Figure
19th century (made)
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A 'puzzle cup' which contains the image of Vasudeva holding the infant Krishna in his arms. This relates to his being carried over the water of the river Yamuna during the transference of infants. When the cup is filled, the contents instantly disappear through a concealed spout.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brass, cast and engraved |
| Brief description | cup; Sculpture, brass |
| Physical description | A 'puzzle cup' which contains the image of Vasudeva holding the infant Krishna in his arms. This relates to his being carried over the water of the river Yamuna during the transference of infants. When the cup is filled, the contents instantly disappear through a concealed spout. |
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| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Room No. 7- continued. Base of Case 36.] '01,843. IDOL. Brass, representing Vasudeo Krishna. Hooblee, Dharwar. 6,862'. The India Museum Slip Book entry number 6,862 adds that this 'Brass cup containing an idol' was acquired in 1867, so the object was probably purchased for the Paris Universal Exhibition of that year and made in the 1860s. the book notes that'When this cup is filled to the brim with water, all the contents immediately disappear through a concealed syphon'. Another object of this type in the V&A's collection bears the number IS.651-1883. |
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| Other number | 6862 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 01843(IS) |
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| Record created | July 31, 2003 |
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