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Figure of Baby Krishna Holding a Butter Ball

1600-1699

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Figure of Baby Krishna Holding a Butter Ball

1600-1699

Physical Qualities Stone with traces of pigment, 15 x 15.3 x 7.5 cm.
Credit Line Anonymous Gift
Object Number 1999.642
Squatting figure, kneeling on oblong base, the edges of which are decorated with upright lotus leaves. Proper right foot placed flat on base, the proper left raised to show a double vajra symbol on the sole. The anus in the form of a flower-head. Deep spine, long hair, wearing cap decorated with pendant lotus panels, a jewel suspended over his forehead, and necklace. Ears pierced for original earrings (now missing). Staring fixedly straight ahead.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1999; private collection, Baltimore

Inscribed: None.

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