Figure of Krishna

Figure of Krishna

Physical description

A typical fluting Krishna, his arms posed and legs bent as usual, on a simple round lotus base, with traces of red lac decoration, notably on the exposed foot. Basic, heavy modelling, brass colour, little wear.

Descriptive line

Krishna/ Venugopala; Sculpture, bronze, Nepal? or Deccan?, 1825-1875

Details

  • Title : Figure of Krishna
  • Year : 1825-1875
  • Classification : Figure/ Sculpture
  • Medium : Brass
  • Dimension : Height: 19.7 cm, Weight: 917 g
  • Accession No : 541(IS)
  • Country/ Geo-location : Nepal
  • Collection : Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)
  • Status : In Storage