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Source Description
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 of one wooden sandal on his lotus pedestal. Colored metal inlays and gemstones, some now missing, would have created a rich visual effect. The figure’s upraised hands once held a flute.
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12768
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Krishna Playing the Flute
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title
Krishna Playing the Flute
description
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 of one wooden sandal on his lotus pedestal. Colored metal inlays and gemstones, some now missing, would have created a rich visual effect. The figure’s upraised hands once held a flute.
provenance
John and Berthe Ford, Baltimore; given to Walters Art Museum, 2002.
date
15th century
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CC0
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en
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Metal
sculpture (visual works)
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cm
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24
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12
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12
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H: 9 7/16 × W: 4 3/4 × D: 4 3/4 in. (24 × 12 × 12 cm)
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copper alloy with silver and gemstones
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