KRISHNA PLAYING A FLUTE
KRISHNA PLAYING A FLUTE
Bronze
Folk art of India, Kashmir, c. 19th century
Krishna, incarnation of the high god Vishnu, stands on a round lotus base in the, for him typical, pose as Venugopala, as shepherd with a flute (Venu). The beloved god spent time as a youth with shepherd girls and amused them by playing his flute. The little flute is missing.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 9.5 CM
Condition: Good condition with a fine patina
Provenance: German private collection