Bala Krishna (Baby Krishna) - Brass - India - 20th century
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Brass sculpture from India titled Bala Krishna (Baby Krishna), dating to the 20th century, measuring 11.5 cm wide by 9.5 cm high by 5.5 cm deep, attributed Original with provenance from a private collection and in good condition with authentic patina.
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The offer features a high-quality bronze sculpture of Bala Krishna (Baby Krishna), depicted in the typical crawling pose. The figure shows the young god in lively motion, with a round child’s face, artful hairstyle, and richly adorned jewelry. In his hand he holds a ball (symbol for butter – Makhan), a classic attribute of child Krishna depictions.
The workmanship is rich in detail: finely modeled facial features, carefully designed bracelets, necklaces, and belt ornaments, as well as three-dimensionally formed hands and feet. The warm, dark brown to deep black patina gives the sculpture a pleasing aged appearance and emphasizes the contours.
Representations of the crawling Krishna symbolize innocence, divine joy, and playfulness. In the Hindu tradition, Bala Krishna is a particularly revered form of the god.
Origin: India
Dating: 19th – early 20th century
Material: brass or bronze
Technique: traditional lost-wax casting
Condition: Good, age-appropriate condition with authentic patina. Light wear and minor signs of use consistent with the age (see photos). No visible restorations.
The offer features a high-quality bronze sculpture of Bala Krishna (Baby Krishna), depicted in the typical crawling pose. The figure shows the young god in lively motion, with a round child’s face, artful hairstyle, and richly adorned jewelry. In his hand he holds a ball (symbol for butter – Makhan), a classic attribute of child Krishna depictions.
The workmanship is rich in detail: finely modeled facial features, carefully designed bracelets, necklaces, and belt ornaments, as well as three-dimensionally formed hands and feet. The warm, dark brown to deep black patina gives the sculpture a pleasing aged appearance and emphasizes the contours.
Representations of the crawling Krishna symbolize innocence, divine joy, and playfulness. In the Hindu tradition, Bala Krishna is a particularly revered form of the god.
Origin: India
Dating: 19th – early 20th century
Material: brass or bronze
Technique: traditional lost-wax casting
Condition: Good, age-appropriate condition with authentic patina. Light wear and minor signs of use consistent with the age (see photos). No visible restorations.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
India
Attribution
Original
Material
Brass
Height
9.5 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Title of artwork
Bala Krishna (Baby Krishna)
Depth
5.5 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
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