Indian Standing Figure of Krishna

A slim white figure in a graceful sway, one hand raised and a long scarf trailing.

This standing figure of krishna is from India, and is contemporary. It is makrana marble. Marble was regarded as the most important material by Indian masons, whose guilds date to the 7th century BCE, and as the royal stone it was used for temples, tombs and palaces. The figure stands with crossed legs and a tilted head beneath a tall pointed crown, one hand lifted with fingers curved. Draped cloth falls in folds down the side. It stands on a small square base, in a smooth ivory polish. It is 24 inches wide, 12 deep and 65 high.

A lovely stance, held without any visible effort.