Collection place: South Asia / Accession number: Acc.1520 / Loans: S1967-1968 #127: University of California, Riverside (April 22, 1968–June 17, 1968) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Collection place South Asia Accession number Acc.1520 Loans S1967-1968 #127: University of California, Riverside (April 22, 1968–June 17, 1968)

Hearst Museum object titled Brass idol, accession number 9-6439, described as brass idol of Lord Krishna; in right hand holding a ball of Laddu (sweetmeat or candy); semi-kneeling position; eyes of shiny metal. This type of image known as Bal Krishna or boy Krishna. On Krishna's chest is an auspicious footprint. Krishna, a baby with a fondness for sweets and a prediliction for mischief, is regarded with tender affections, especially by women.