Krishna Fluting

Artist SOUTH INDIA

Date18th century

MediumBronze

ClassificationsVisual Works

Credit LineGift of Henry D. Ginsburg

Object number1999.10

DescriptionSmall figure of the young God Krishna standing in the classic posture of fluting, with arms held forward and bent to hold the flute (missing) and right leg crossed over left, with the right foot resting on the tips fo the toes. Hair dressed in top-knot. Wearing a collar, and loin cloth with a long sash. The figure stands on a round, multi-tiered hollow base. Dark brown patina.

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