Krishna playing the flute
Place of OriginNepal
Date1700-1900
MaterialsStone (hornfels)
DimensionsH. 28 in x W. 20 in x D. 8 1/2 in x Diam. 18 in, H. 71.1 cm x W. 50.8 cm x D. 21.6 cm x Diam. 45.7 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60S117+
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
Not on viewKrishna, the Eighth Incarnation of Vishnu the Preserver, is depicted here as a flute player. His upper hands carry Vishnu's attributes, the discus and conch.
This figure is rendered in high relief, while the details of the ornaments are deeply carved with precision and clarity. Part of the figure, due to worship and handling, has achieved a high gloss which resembles metal work.
This figure is rendered in high relief, while the details of the ornaments are deeply carved with precision and clarity. Part of the figure, due to worship and handling, has achieved a high gloss which resembles metal work.
1100-1200
approx. 900-950
500-700
approx. 900-1100
approx. 825-875
approx. 1700-1900
approx. 1400-1500
approx. 1700-1800
