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Bronze Figure of Balakrishna, Traces of Silvering, 17th/18th C.

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 EUR Estimated At:960.00 - 1,200.00 EUR
Bronze Figure of Balakrishna, Traces of Silvering, 17th/18th C.
Bronze with brown patina, traces of silver plating
India, 17th/18th century
Depiction of Krishna as a child
Standing on a lotus flower
The right leg is raised and supported by a lotus bud
The left hand outstretched
In his right hand a butterball
Finely engraved, partly pinned-up hair
On a wooden base (later)
Height: 18 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Berlin

Krishna

The prince Krishna is deified as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and is recognized as the Supreme Being descended on earth. He has a bluish skin complexion, is playing the flute and usually wears a peacock feather in his hair. Together with his lover Radha, he lives in his heavenly abode Goloka.



Condition: The bronze figure is in good condition with slight signs of age and wear. The height measures 18 cm.
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