Bust of Krishna, marble, India, 19th century.
800,00 zł
The sculpture depicts a bust of the deity, identified as Krishna – one of the most popular incarnations of the god Vishnu. The figure is characterized by idealized facial features with a gentle, meditative expression. The delicate, barely defined smile (so-called archaic) and wide, almond-shaped eyes with well-defined eyebrows are typical of Rajasthani art. The proportions convey the youthful grace of the deity (bala-rupa). The deity’s head is adorned with a tall, richly carved Kiritamukuta-type crown. It consists of several tiers: a lower band imitating a string of pearls or beads, a middle band with a braided motif, and a finial with floral, rosette-like decorations. On the left profile of the crown (just above the ear) a vertical carved element is visible. It is a stylized peacock feather (Mayur Pankh) – a key and unique attribute of Krishna, symbolizing the beauty of creation and divine royalty. The figure’s neck is adorned with a wide, close-fitting necklace (kanthamala). Thick, stylized strands of hair fall from the sides of the head, and traditional large earrings (kundala) are visible in the ears.
Dimensions: 23 cm (height) x 13 cm (width) x 12 cm (depth)
Weight: 5 kg
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Krishna is one of the most important and beloved deities in the Hindu pantheon, being the eighth avatar of the god Vishnu, who in Indian tradition embodies supreme love, joy, wisdom and divine protection. His figure carries deep symbolism based on love and devotion (bhakti), and the gentle smile characteristic of his images reflects the gentle and compassionate nature of the deity. Krishna's most important attribute is the flute (bansuri), the sound of which in a mystical sense symbolizes the voice of God calling human souls to spiritual awakening, and signifies cosmic harmony. As the author of the philosophical hymn Bhagavadgita, Krishna is also seen as the supreme teacher and spiritual guide who helps man to pass through the difficulties of fate and make the right decisions in life.
| Weight | 5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 23 × 13 × 12 cm |
| Type |
Sculpture |
| Form |
Bust |
| Materiał |
Marble |
| Kolorystyka |
White-Gray |
| Technika |
Carving |
| Czas powstania |
XIX century. |
| Kraj pochodzenia |
India |
| Autor |
Unknown |
| State of preservation |
Very good, minimally damaged nose |
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