Indian Miniature Figure of Crawling Baby Krishna

Mid-crawl, one palm lifted. He appears to be negotiating.

This miniature figure of the crawling baby Krishna was cast in bronze in India in the 19th century. Images of Krishna as an infant are commonly kept on home altars and are associated with joy and play. Here the child creeps forward on his knees, with an upturned hand, a small topknot and bangles at the ankles. The bronze is pale gold, rubbed bright on high points and dark in the folds.

About 2 inches tall, and 3 inches long. A very small deity with a great deal of forward motion.