A black stone stele of Krishna as a child

A black stone stele of Krishna as a child

A black stone stele of Krishna as a child
Nepal, 13th century
Carved standing on a lotus with wide petals wearing a pleated dhoti, sacred cord, armbands, earrings and foliate tiara, his hands lowered holding long flywhisks, backed by an arched Torana
9½ in. (24 cm.) high

Details

  • Title : A black stone stele of Krishna as a child
  • Classification : Sculpture
  • Medium : Black Stone
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Period : 13th century
  • Collection : Christies
  • LOT : 1402
  • Pre-Lot Text : Property from the Estate of a Private European Collector
  • Price realised : USD 13,750
  • Estimate : USD 12,000 - USD 18,000
  • Provenance : Spink and Son, Ltd., London, acquired in the 1980s