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THB18th C. Indian Orissa Stone Figure Hindu God Krishna
Lot 88
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
South Asia, India, Odisha (Orissa) Province, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. An elegant figure of the Hindu god Krishna depicted as a young man, skillfully hand-sculpted from black stone and burnished to a lustrous sheen. Wearing only a langot, the graceful figure presents a slender body with a narrow waist and sloped shoulders as he lifts both arms to his right side as though playing the flute. His legs are posed in a position suggestive of dancing with his right leg stepping before his left. Gazing forth from elongated eyes, the tranquil deity displays a jovial visage with a pointed nose and a gentle smile. A petite bun caps his head, balancing just above his naturalistically rendered ears. Size: 4.6" W x 9.3" H (11.7 cm x 23.6 cm); 11.2" H (28.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Krishna is one of the major deities of Hinduism, an avatar of Vishnu, god of compassion, tenderness, and love. The story of the young Krishna playing his flute comes from the Bhagavata Purana. In this epic, Krishna plays the flute to preserve dharma while defeating demons. This particular story has inspired countless theatre and dance performances in India. Interestingly, this was also the first Purana to be translated into a European language - a French translation appeared in 1788 - and introduced Hinduism to the Western world.
Provenance: ex-Coup de Foudre, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170111Losses to proper left hand, right forearm, ankles, and feet. Right arm and head reattached with break lines visible. A few minor nicks to surface. Otherwise, excellent with nice preservation of detail.Condition
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