Carving

This wooden shrine is carved in the shape of a gourd. Krishna is depicted playing a flute and is wearing a peacock head-dress. He is accompanied by two cowherders (gopis).

The bequest of Francis William Locke Ross in 1865

H. 265 x W. 110 mm.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
E297
Collection Class
Religion and magic
Collection Area Region
S
Material
woodpigmentpigmentmetalpigment pigment
Common Name
carving
Simple Name
carving
Inscription Transcription
INDIA
Production Country
India
Production Year High
1860

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carving of a gourd containing Krishna and gopis