Indian Standing Figure of Krishna Dancing

One leg crossed, one hand out, and the whole figure no taller than a teacup.

This standing figure of Krishna dancing comes from Maharashtra, India, and dates to the early 19th century. It is brass. Krishna is among the most beloved Hindu deities, often shown as a playful child dancing, sometimes holding a ball of butter. The small figure stands on one foot with the other leg bent across, on a lotus pedestal above a square base. One hand holds a round object, the other reaches outward. A topknot, earrings and beaded ornaments are crisply cast, with warm reddish tones in the recesses. It is 1 inch wide and 4.25 high.

Small enough to fit in a palm, and in no mood to sit still.