Indian Pilgrimage Figure of Kneeling Krishna

Dark brass, a rounded fist, and a determined crawl.

Maharashtra, India, is the origin of this pilgrimage figure of kneeling Krishna, cast in brass and dated in the record to the 19th century or earlier. Small figures of the child god were commonly kept for household worship. The infant leans forward in a crawl, one arm stretched out with a closed fist. A high crown and beaded necklace are visible. The surface is darkly oxidized, almost black, with golden high points.

About 2 inches tall. Heavy in meaning, light in the hand.