The Hindu God Balagopala Krishna - the baby Krishna.
Indian School, c.1800
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
1800
Materials
Bronze
Measurements
30 mm (H)
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Powis Castle and Garden, Powys
NT 1180647
Summary
Sculpture, bronze, The Hindu God Balagopala Krishna - the baby Krishna, Indian School, c.1800. One of eleven miniature images of the Hindu deities; a small bronze figure of Balagopala Krishna (the baby Krishna), crawling on the floor with a stolen ball of butter. India c.1800.
Provenance
Accepted by HM Treasury on 21st March, 1963 in lieu of tax and conveyed to National Trust ownership on 29th November 1963.
Makers and roles
Indian School, c.1800, sculptor