Bronze Indian/Hindu figure-Flute playing Deity?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Ratsy Brown, May 12, 2021.

  1. Ratsy Brown

    Ratsy Brown Well-Known Member

    Hello

    I have bought this solid bronze figurine, hoping someone can point me in the right direction. Has a nice patina.

    Calling @Any Jewelry obviously.

    650 grams
    16.5cm/6.5 inches

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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is Lord Krishna, and yes, he is both Hindu and Indian.
    Indian bronzes are usually not the same alloy as ours, but more like cast brass.
    Looks like the patina has been applied, but looking at the bottom, it does have age. I couldn't tell you how old he is, exactly.
    Maybe our new member @the blacksmith can take a look at the age of the metal?
     
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  3. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    I was told by a collector of bronze sculptures years ago that always look at the hands and feet of a sculpture since those were the toughest to make. You can tell the difference between a pro and good quality that way
     
  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    That is true for fine art sculpture, painting too for that matter. It is one of the first things my mother, an artist, taught me. It doesn't apply to folk art though, whether Asian or otherwise. Folk art has a naive quality that should be judged on its own merit, imo.
     
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