A GILT AND POLYCHROME STONE FIGURE OF KRISHNA

Description:

North-India, ca. 19th c.
H. 67 cm
Standing in an elegant posture with his legs crossed on a rectangular base painted with scrolling tendrils all around, both hands raised and holding a later inserted flute, wearing dhoti pulled between his legs backwards and secured with a belt around his hips, bejewelled, his face displaying a serene expression with almond-shaped eyes below arched eyebrows, painted facial details, his elongated earlobes with floral-shared ear ornaments and his hair combed in a chignon.
From a European private collection, acquired prior to 2007 - Minor wear, flute later and rep.