1. Johnson 47,1 Reference (shelfmark): Johnson 47,1 Title: Matsya avatar (the fish ) Scope & Content: Matsya avatar (the Fish). Inscribed: ‘Matsy’ avatar. 183 by 131 mm. Visnu emerges from the jaws of a fish to battle with the demon Hayagriva who floats on the water in a conch shell. Collection Area: Visual Arts Languages: Not applicable Date Range: c 1770 Extent: 1 Item