Krishna Playing the Flute

15th century

12 cm 24 cm 12 cm

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Krishna seduced the female cowherds of Brindavan, his hometown, with the sound of his bamboo flute. Like the infatuated cowherds, who are known as "gopis," Krishna’s devotees experience an ardent love for the god. Here, Krishna’s body sways to the music, and he rests the toe o...

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John and Berthe Ford, Baltimore; given to Walters Art Museum, 2002.
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en
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