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Krishna Playing a Flute

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows Krishna Playing a Flute by an unknown artist. The statue depicts a male figure with a crown on his head, wearing a necklace and a short skirt. The figure has one leg bent in front of the other and is barefoot. The right hand is raised with the palm facing outward, while the left hand is positioned near the right hand. The figure has a flute to his lips. The statue stands on a round base with decorative elements. The image is in black and white. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Stone
Culture
India (Orissa)
Dimensions
291 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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