Bronze figure of Krishna as the Butter Thief India, 19th. century
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Pre 1900: Item # 1471843
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: Pre 1900: Item # 1471843
$145.00
South Asia, India, ca. 18th-19th century.
A solid cast bronze alloy figure depicting Krishna the "Butter Thief" as a youth holding a ball of butter that he stole from his stepmother. Baby Krishna or Bala Krishna is crawling with a ball of butter in his right hand. As mischievous children/babies, Krishna and his older brother Balarama stole jars of butter and yogurt from their families and neighbors.
Size: 63 mm. tall. - weighing c. 100 grams.
Condition: Intact, fine patina with remnants of pigments.
Ex. Danish Private Collection
A solid cast bronze alloy figure depicting Krishna the "Butter Thief" as a youth holding a ball of butter that he stole from his stepmother. Baby Krishna or Bala Krishna is crawling with a ball of butter in his right hand. As mischievous children/babies, Krishna and his older brother Balarama stole jars of butter and yogurt from their families and neighbors.
Size: 63 mm. tall. - weighing c. 100 grams.
Condition: Intact, fine patina with remnants of pigments.
Ex. Danish Private Collection
