A bronze figure of Krishna
A bronze figure of Krishna

SOUTH INDIA, 15TH/16TH CENTURY

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A bronze figure of Krishna
South India, 15th/16th Century
Standing in an animated tribhanga position on a round base, with his right leg angled and resting on the tip of his toes, his arms raised to the side to play the flute, his head angled in a benevolent introspective mood, flanked by long pierced lobes and with an elaborate chignon, wearing a short dhoti fastened with a beaded belt with pendent tassels, the base with an inscription
20 in. (51 cm.) high