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Krishna Killing the Horse Demon Keshi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A sculpture depicts Krishna and Keshi. Krishna, on the left, with long hair, wears a necklace and a cloth wrapped around his waist. He is shirtless and holds a stick-like object. He sits on top of Keshi, who is on their back on the ground. Keshi, on the right, is a horse-demon with a horse's head and human-like body. Keshi's mouth is open, showing teeth. Krishna's right leg is placed on Keshi's stomach and his right arm is around Keshi's neck. The sculpture is made of reddish-brown stone and shows signs of wear. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
5th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India (Uttar Pradesh)
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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