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Figure

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cast brass figure, a two armed image of Krishna Venugopala playing the flute (missing). The drapery sweeps to his right.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Cast brass
Brief description
Figure of Krishna playing the flute, cast copper alloy, South India, 19th century
Physical description
Cast brass figure, a two armed image of Krishna Venugopala playing the flute (missing). The drapery sweeps to his right.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13cm
  • Weight: 390g
Credit line
Given by Col. Sir Herbert Sandford
Associated objects
Bibliographic reference
Collection
Accession number
729D-1877

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Record createdJuly 30, 2013
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