17″ Hindu god of medicine Dhanvantari

Description

Vintage brass sculpture with gold color. Dhanvantari is the Hindu physician of the gods . And also known as the avatar of Vishnu. He is the god of Ayurvedic medicine. Hand cast from India.

Dhanvantari is depicted as Vishnu with four hands. Holding Shankha, Chakra, Jalauka (leech) and a pot containing Amrita. Often shown with a leech in his hand rather than the scriptures.

Dimensions: 5.5″ x 7.75″ x 17.75″