Ornament with Krishna as a child

anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1699

The popular deity is represented as a plump toddler holding a pat of butter, which he has stolen from his mother while she churned milk. Krishna grew up among cowherds and milkmaids in the woods by the River Yamuna

  • Artwork typeornament
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2002-1
  • Dimensionsheight 12.2 cm x width 4.2 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Ornament with Krishna as a child

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-2002-1

  • Description

    Troonornament met de peuter Krishna

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Zuid-India

  • Dating

    c. 1600 - c. 1699

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 12.2 cm x width 4.2 cm

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