Krishna Venugopala Playing the Flute – Traditional Indian...

Masterpiece of Indian devotional metalwork, imbued with spiritual symbolism — Elegant brass statuette depicting Krishna Venugopala, one of the most celebrated and fascinating iconographies in the Hindu tradition. Krishna is depicted standing in the characteristic sinuous pose, with crossed legs and the flute (venu) brought to his lips. The flute itself is one of his most important iconographic attributes and identifies Krishna in his Venugopala manifestation, the divine flute-player. In Hindu tradition, Krishna is an incarnation of Vishnu and is associated with divine love, compassion, joy, and harmony. The sound of his flute carries deep symbolic meaning, representing the calling of the divine and the spiritual bond between the human being and the transcendent dimension. The figure features rich ornamentation, with an elaborate headdress, jewelry, necklaces, and finely crafted clothes. The dynamic and graceful posture gives movement to the composition, while the pedestal decorated with petal motifs completes the sculpture harmoniously. The warm golden tone of the brass enhances the numerous ornamental details and makes the statuette particularly decorative. An interesting object inspired by Indian religious art, suitable for both collectors and as a refined decorative element. Technical sheet Subject: Krishna Venugopala Deity: Krishna, manifestation of Vishnu Iconography: Krishna flute-player Tradition: Hinduism / Indian art Material: brass Height: 235 mm Width: 90 mm Depth: 75 mm Weight: 1323 g Color: brass golden tone

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