7.5" solid brass Vishnu — elaborate crown with halo, holds chakra in upper right, conch upper left, mace lower right resting on kalasha-like vessel, polychrome painted detailing in red and green. Hand-cast in Moradabad, the brass-craft capital of India, by artisans whose families have been working in metal for generations.

About this deity

Lord Vishnu is the preserver — the steady principle that holds the universe together through its long arcs of time. Four-armed, holding conch, discus, mace, and lotus, often standing on the cosmic ocean, Vishnu is the deep keel beneath all change.

Specifications

Craft notes

Hand-painted enamel work in the meenakari tradition — each colour band laid into engraved channels, fired, and polished. The craft is centuries old; the technique cannot be machined. The piece is solid brass throughout — there is no plating, no hollow shell. Slight variations in finish, dimension, and weight are inherent to the handmade process and are part of the character of each piece.

Care & placement

A versatile piece — works in a pooja room, an entryway, or as a tabletop accent. Polish occasionally to maintain finish.

Why Murtikart

• 100% authentic, handcrafted in India
• Direct from artisan workshops in Moradabad — no resellers
• Worldwide shipping with tracking and insurance
• 30-day return on unused pieces
• Free shipping over $99