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A shrine cast in five pieces. A central figure of the dancing Krishna is, untypically. flanked by a pair of goddesses posed like Vishnu's consorts. Although the figures are very similar in style, detail and condition the Krishna is a light brass colour and the goddesses coppery so the Krishna could be a replacement for a standing Vishnu image. The slot for Krishna, however, is not centred, making space for his outstreched left arm, so it may well be original. The base and arch are typically south Indian, with Vaishnavite conch and chakra on the arch. Little wear.


Object details

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Object type
TitleSculpture (generic title)
Materials and techniques
cast bronze
Brief description
Votive shrine with Krishna and Two Shaktis, South India, 1775-1850.
Physical description
A shrine cast in five pieces. A central figure of the dancing Krishna is, untypically. flanked by a pair of goddesses posed like Vishnu's consorts. Although the figures are very similar in style, detail and condition the Krishna is a light brass colour and the goddesses coppery so the Krishna could be a replacement for a standing Vishnu image. The slot for Krishna, however, is not centred, making space for his outstreched left arm, so it may well be original. The base and arch are typically south Indian, with Vaishnavite conch and chakra on the arch. Little wear.
Dimensions
  • Im.376 1924 height: 21cm
  • Base of im.376 1924 weight: 446g
  • Surround arch prabha of im.376 1924 weight: 573g
  • Krishna figure of im.376 1924 weight: 364g
  • Sri devi figure of im.376 1924 weight: 145g
  • Bhu devi figure of im.376 1924 weight: 131g
  • 1680th weight: g
The weight for the whole shrine: 1680g.
Object history
Lent by the Royal Asiatic Society of London to the India Museum. Transferred to South Kensington Museum in November 1879. Renumbered in 1924.
Subjects depicted
Other number
723(IS) - India Museum Catalogue (IS) Number
Collection
Accession number
IM.376-1924

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Record createdNovember 8, 2001
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