This exquisite lord Vishnu sculpture invariably stands straight upright with weight distributed evenly on both feet, samabhanga. It depicts Vishnu in his four-armed form and is adorned with a variety of jewelry, including makara earrings, a katisutra, with a large flower garland hanging around his shoulders, which is also a reminiscent of south Indian dynasties of the 10^th century.

In his four hands, Vishnu holds his four important attributes: the conch shell (shankha), the discus (chakra), the lotus flower, and the mace (gada). The mark on the proper right side of his chest known as a shrivatsa, depicted as a simple triangle. Specially associated with him is the sacred basil or tulasi leaf that is grown in all Vaishnava temples and always woven into the flower garlands offered to Vishnu.

This Standing Vishnu bronze sculpture from Swamimalai, India is a magnificent example of traditional Hindu iconography. It is made of Panchaloha, a five-metal alloy that is prized for its durability and beauty.