Lot Essay
Compare with a similar example sold at Christie's New York, 21 September 2005, lot 57.
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INDIA, BENGAL OR ORISSA, 16TH CENTURY
Details
A bronze figure of Venugopala
India, Bengal or Orissa, 16th Century
Krishna standing with legs crossed and upraised arms in a fluting gesture, wearing a short dhoti secured with a belt and sandals, adorned with jewelry, hair secured in a high chignon, eyes closed and mouth smiling in peace
9¾ in. (24.8 cm) high
India, Bengal or Orissa, 16th Century
Krishna standing with legs crossed and upraised arms in a fluting gesture, wearing a short dhoti secured with a belt and sandals, adorned with jewelry, hair secured in a high chignon, eyes closed and mouth smiling in peace
9¾ in. (24.8 cm) high
Provenance
Private English Collection, acquired 1950s