Statuette
Temple Ornament
29-64-2
From: India | Vrindavan
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 29-64-2 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Indian | Hindu |
Provenience | India | Vrindavan |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Bronze |
Iconography | Krishna | Bathers | Women | Bathing |
Description | Scene modelled in bronze. Temple ornament. Krishna in the tree on the bank of a bathing ghat, 8 nude women, 4 in the water and 4 on the steps imploring him to return their clothes. Alexander Scott says "the only known plastic representation of this well known scene." |
Height | 23.5 cm |
Width | 22.9 cm |
Credit Line | Alexander Scott Expedition to India, 1915-1918 |
Other Number | B/N23 - Other Number |
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