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Dancing Krishna Holding Butterballs
Dancing Krishna Holding Butterballs
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Dancing Krishna Holding Butterballs

Artist Indian Artist
Date17th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumBronze
Dimensions5 3/4 x 3 7/16 x 2 1/8 in. (14.6 x 8.7 x 5.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of George P. Bickford
Object numberS-70-54
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