拍品專文
For a similar scene, dated to circa 1540, see Francis G. Hutchins, Young Krishna, 1980, West Franklin, cat.12, p.47 and pp.119-120.
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NORTH INDIA, MID-16TH CENTURY
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KRISHNA SUBDUES THE SERPENT KING KALIYA
NORTH INDIA, MID-16TH CENTURY
Opaque pigments on paper, the dark-skinned god dances in triumph over Kaliya's head, the naga's serpent-sons breathing flames around them, the naga's wives plead Krishna that Kaliya's life be spared, birds and lotuses reappear in the purified pond, a cowherd standing to the right, a crowned figure to the left, between yellow borders, the reverse with pencil note, mounted
5¼ x 7 3/8in. (13.5 x 18.5cm.)
NORTH INDIA, MID-16TH CENTURY
Opaque pigments on paper, the dark-skinned god dances in triumph over Kaliya's head, the naga's serpent-sons breathing flames around them, the naga's wives plead Krishna that Kaliya's life be spared, birds and lotuses reappear in the purified pond, a cowherd standing to the right, a crowned figure to the left, between yellow borders, the reverse with pencil note, mounted
5¼ x 7 3/8in. (13.5 x 18.5cm.)