India: A small Hindu bronze: Lord Krishna dancing with the butter ball.
This Hindu bronze statuette from India shows the god Krishna (an incarnation of Vishnu) as a child, joyfully playing with a ball of butter on a round and angular plinth. The background of this representation is a loveable Hindu legend: when Krishna was a child, butter was his favourite food. Which he would often ‘steal’ from his mother and happily play with. Yellow cast-alloy (brass with strong copper content), executed with ‘waste mould’ casting. This perfectly sculpted figure exhibits ‘softly’ worn, good patina. No damage. H: 11.3 cm. 18th/19th century. (ME)
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
02.11.2015 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 875.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 650.-
India: A small Hindu bronze: Lord Krishna dancing with the butter ball.
This Hindu bronze statuette from India shows the god Krishna (an incarnation of Vishnu) as a child, joyfully playing with a ball of butter on a round and angular plinth. The background of this representation is a loveable Hindu legend: when Krishna was a child, butter was his favourite food. Which he would often ‘steal’ from his mother and happily play with. Yellow cast-alloy (brass with strong copper content), executed with ‘waste mould’ casting. This perfectly sculpted figure exhibits ‘softly’ worn, good patina. No damage. H: 11.3 cm. 18th/19th century. (ME)
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Tribal Art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 02.11.2015 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 28.10. - 02.11.2015 |
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