Krishna Venugopala Playing the Flute – Traditional Indian Brass Statue Lost Wax Cast Brass Alloy Artifact - Height: 235 mm - Width: 90 mm- 1323 g - (1)

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Specimen: Krishna Venugopala Playing the Flute, a lost-wax-cast brass sculpture of Krishna in Venugopala iconography, from India, 235 mm high, 90 mm wide, 75 mm deep, and weighing 1323 g.

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Masterpiece of Indian devotional metalwork, imbued with spiritual symbolism — Elegant brass statuette depicting Krishna Venugopala, one of the most celebrated and fascinating iconographies in the Hindu tradition. Krishna is depicted standing in the characteristic sinuous pose, with crossed legs and the flute (venu) brought to his lips. The flute itself is one of his most important iconographic attributes and identifies Krishna in his Venugopala manifestation, the divine flute-player. In Hindu tradition, Krishna is an incarnation of Vishnu and is associated with divine love, compassion, joy, and harmony. The sound of his flute carries deep symbolic meaning, representing the calling of the divine and the spiritual bond between the human being and the transcendent dimension. The figure features rich ornamentation, with an elaborate headdress, jewelry, necklaces, and finely crafted clothes. The dynamic and graceful posture gives movement to the composition, while the pedestal decorated with petal motifs completes the sculpture harmoniously. The warm golden tone of the brass enhances the numerous ornamental details and makes the statuette particularly decorative. An interesting object inspired by Indian religious art, suitable for both collectors and as a refined decorative element. Technical sheet Subject: Krishna Venugopala Deity: Krishna, manifestation of Vishnu Iconography: Krishna flute-player Tradition: Hinduism / Indian art Material: brass Height: 235 mm Width: 90 mm Depth: 75 mm Weight: 1323 g Color: brass golden tone

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The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Masterpiece of Indian devotional metalwork, imbued with spiritual symbolism — Elegant brass statuette depicting Krishna Venugopala, one of the most celebrated and fascinating iconographies in the Hindu tradition. Krishna is depicted standing in the characteristic sinuous pose, with crossed legs and the flute (venu) brought to his lips. The flute itself is one of his most important iconographic attributes and identifies Krishna in his Venugopala manifestation, the divine flute-player. In Hindu tradition, Krishna is an incarnation of Vishnu and is associated with divine love, compassion, joy, and harmony. The sound of his flute carries deep symbolic meaning, representing the calling of the divine and the spiritual bond between the human being and the transcendent dimension. The figure features rich ornamentation, with an elaborate headdress, jewelry, necklaces, and finely crafted clothes. The dynamic and graceful posture gives movement to the composition, while the pedestal decorated with petal motifs completes the sculpture harmoniously. The warm golden tone of the brass enhances the numerous ornamental details and makes the statuette particularly decorative. An interesting object inspired by Indian religious art, suitable for both collectors and as a refined decorative element. Technical sheet Subject: Krishna Venugopala Deity: Krishna, manifestation of Vishnu Iconography: Krishna flute-player Tradition: Hinduism / Indian art Material: brass Height: 235 mm Width: 90 mm Depth: 75 mm Weight: 1323 g Color: brass golden tone

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Krishna Venugopala Playing the Flute – Traditional Indian Brass Statue
Mineral form
Lost Wax Cast Brass Alloy Artifact
Supplement
Finely detailed Hindu deity brass sculpture
Weight
1323 g
Country of origin
India
Height
235 mm
Width
90 mm
Depth
75 mm
ItalyVerified
14265
Objects sold
98.36%
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