Images(3)

DepartmentAsia

Krishna

NameSculpture

CultureHindu

DateSecond half, 19th Century

Place madeIndia, South Asia, Asia

MediumBrass

Dimensions3 1/8 × 2 3/8 × 1 15/16 in. (8 × 6 × 5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz, A.2014.18.17

Object numberA.2014.18.17

Collections

Asia

DescriptionA brass figurine of Krishna with ornamental body art, holding a sphere in each hand, right hand held up and left hand on the ground, decorative pattern on both feet.

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