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Krishna, marble, India, 19th century.
900,00 zł
The sculpture depicts a full-figure image of the god Krishna in his most iconic, pastoral manifestation as Wenu-Gopal (playing the flute). The figure of the deity is framed in the classical Indian beauty canon of Tribhanga (triple bend of the body axis). The lines of the hips, chest and neck form a dynamic sigmoidal line. Krishna stands with her legs crossed at the ankles, resting her body weight on her left foot, while her right foot supports herself on her toes, giving the composition lightness and grace. The front and sides of the figure were developed with attention to the spatiality of pleats and jewelry. The back of the figure, the buttocks and the back of the halo are flat, crude and developed synthetically. This indicates that the object was intended to be placed directly against the altar wall or in a wall niche. The deity’s face exudes serenity, with characteristic almond-shaped eyes and a gentle smile. The head is crowned with a high crown, which in the front part has preserved fragments of the original thick flake gilding. A tall peacock feather (Mayur Pankh) is carved on the left side of the crown. The head is surrounded by a monolithic, serrated nimbus. The deity is clad in a traditional, thickly creased dhoti, fastened at the hips with an ornamental belt with floral rosette motifs. A long, carved sash is slung across her back and shoulders.
Dimensions: 44 cm (height) x 14 cm (width) x 8 cm (depth)
Weight: 4.75 kg
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Description
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.
Additional information
| Weight | 4,75 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 44 × 14 × 8 cm |
| Type |
Sculpture |
| Form |
Full figure sculpture |
| Materiał |
Marble |
| Kolorystyka |
White-Gray |
| Technika |
Carving |
| Czas powstania |
XIX century. |
| Kraj pochodzenia |
India |
| Autor |
Unknown |
| State of preservation |
Damaged hands and nimb |
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