Photograph by Shannon Ruff, Canon EOS Mark II D digital slr-2007.

Figure

Artist Unknown

Date18th century

MediumBronze

DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)

ClassificationsHistoric Houses

Credit LineGift of Miss Hope Baker

Object number69.96.1

Terms

Rama
Krishna
Unknown
Bronze
India

On View

Not on view

DescriptionStanding bronze figure depicting Rama or Krishna. Bronze has a very buy surface decoration with many strands of jewels and elaborate drapery folds covering figure. He stands on square tiered pedestal and a round lotus base and holds large bow in left hand leaning it on the ground. Right hand leans on arrow (? - an umbrella-shaped object).