Radha-Krishna murti (sacred embodied form of deities Radha and Krishna), loan

Name/Title

Radha-Krishna murti (sacred embodied form of deities Radha and Krishna), loan

Entry/Object ID

L2026.20.1

Description

Murti, or sacred embodied form, depicting the Hindu-Jain deity Radha-Krishna. Statuette of two standing figures on a small pedestal in front of circular arch with central beast like face making up keystone. Left figure is depicted holding large wind instrument crossing one human-like leg over an elephant-like foot. Right figure has one hand raised, the other holding a small shell.

Context

Sacred embodied form of the Hindu god Radha-Krishna (or Radha Krishna), a combined form of the Hindu God and Goddess Krishna and Radha. Together, they represent sacred love.