Yashodha Krishna

Description

This is Krishna, one of the avatars of Vishnu, and his foster mother, Yashodha. The hairstyle identifies the infant as Krishna. A folk-style bronze from the area of Tamil Nadu, India.

Estimated age is late 19th century.
Dimensions: 5" H x 2" W x 1.25" D
Weight: 8.5 ounces
Origin Tamil Nadu, India
Material: Copper alloy
Provenance: Property of a Private Collector

Condition

The base is slightly uneven. The casting is an artistic rendering of the subject.

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Dimensions

5 x 2 x 1.25 in

Weight

8.5 oz

Yashodha Krishna

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