Bronze Image of Krishna

This small, solid cast bronze image of the infant Krishna stands with his left foot on a tiered lotus pedestal, his right foot is poised to dance and his left arm is raised in gaja mudra. The right hand holds a butterball (after having raided his mother’s larder, according to legend.)

The image’s body is naked other than for items of cast jewellery including prominent ear ornaments.

Krishna also wears a tall hair ornament, much worn through ritual wear.

This dynamically cast piece has soft contours from time and puja use, and a dark patina commensurate with its age. It dates to the 17th century.