A gilt copper figure of Krishna
Nepal, 16th/17th century
Standing with his left leg crossed behind the right, holding a flute in his principle hands and various implements in the others, clad in a dhoti and adorned with streaming sashes, the face with serene expression surmounted by a foliate crown
6¼ in. (16 cm.) high
Details
- Title : A gilt copper figure of Krishna
- Classification : Sculpture
- Medium : Gilt - Copper
- Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
- Period : 16th/17th century
- Collection : Christies
- LOT : 263
- Price realised : USD 6,250
- Estimate : USD 6,000 - USD 8,000
- Provenance : Acquired from Sotheby's London, 21 October 1993, lot 421