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The Hindu God Krishnalate 12th-13th century

On view:
Geffen Galleries, Images of the Divine in South Asia
Standing bronze sculpture of a divine figure with blue-green patina, tall cylindrical headdress, layered necklaces, and incised decorative garment, on a lotus petal base
Bronze sculpture of a standing deity in a dynamic tribhanga pose, viewed from behind, with green patina. Figure wears an elaborate tall crown, jewelry, and a wrapped lower garment, mounted on a circular lotus base.
Bronze sculpture of a standing male deity with green patina, wearing an elaborate tall crown, layered necklaces, and a short dhoti with decorative belt. Arms extend slightly from the body with hands in mudra gestures. Figure stands on a lotus-form pedestal.
Bronze sculpture of a standing male deity with green patina, wearing an elaborately carved crown, jewelry, and dhoti with decorative belt; arms extended in a graceful tribhanga pose on a circular lotus base.
Bronze sculpture of a deity in three-quarter view, with green patina, featuring an elaborately carved tall crown (kirita-mukuta), layered beaded necklaces, and large circular earrings, photographed against a dark background.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
The Hindu God Krishna
Place Made
India, Tamil Nadu
Date Made
late 12th-13th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
34 1/4 x 16 x 8 1/2 in. (87 x 40.6 x 21.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Hal B. Wallis
Accession Number
M.70.69.1
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Sculpture, vol.2. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1988.
  • Dehejia, Vidya, ed. The Sensuous and Sacred: Chola Bronzes from the South of India. New York: American Federation of Arts, 2002.