Figure of Bala krishna

Figure of Bala krishna

Physical description

As usual the baby Krishna crawls, with his right hand raised, holding a butter ball, and his left hand on the ground. Naked except for jewellery, including a crown. A little folkish, brass colour, light wear.

Object history note

Transferred from the India Museum, London, in 1879.

Descriptive line

Bala Krishna, crawling, Sculpture, brass, Nepal?/ Deccan?, 1825-1875

Details

  • Title : Figure of Bala krishna
  • Year : 1825-1875
  • Classification : Figure/ Sculpture
  • Medium : Bronze, Brass colour
  • Dimension : Height: 9 cm, Weight: 609 g
  • Accession No : 638(IS)
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Collection : Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)
  • Acquisition Method : Transferred from the India Museum, London, in 1879.
  • Status : In Storage