This group of copper alloy sculptures from the celebrated Chola Dynasty of southern India (850-1279) depicts the Hindu God Krishna in his royal cowherd form of Rajamannar (Leader of the people), along with his wives Rukmini and Satyabhama, and his half-avian mount Garuda. Krishna’s right hand would have once held a shepherd’s crook. His left arm is held up so as to rest on Satyabhama’s shoulder, thereby indicating their intimacy and her status as his favorite wife. Krishna and Satyabhama share the same tall jeweled crown of piled hair. Rukmini is the elder chief queen. She is differentiated from Satyabhama by her distinctive hairstyle, slightly thinner physique, and breast band. Garuda stands with his hands held in the gesture of adoration (anjali mudra) and his wings spread.