Indian Standing Figure of Krishna

A slender figure in mid-dance, ankles crossed and fingers poised as if the flute just left

This standing figure of krishna is from India, and is contemporary. It is makrana marble. Shilpa Shastra, an ancient term for the science of arts and crafts, covers stone carving, painting, carpentry and pottery, and its Hindu texts address proportion, composition and meaning in images of deities. A slim standing figure with crossed legs and a gentle sway, one hand raised with curled fingers. The surface is pale and softly polished, with faint veining. Bare feet rest on a plain square plinth. It is 15 inches wide, 7.5 deep and 39 high.

Balance achieved entirely on one crossed ankle, with no visible effort.