Ritual Spoon with Gopala Krishna Handle
Artist/maker unknown, India
Geography:
Made in India, Asia
Possibly made in Mysore, Karnataka, India, Asia
Date:
c. 18th centuryMedium:
Copper alloyDimensions:
1 1/4 × 2 3/8 × 10 5/16 inches (3.2 × 6 × 26.2 cm) Mount: 1 7/8 × 1 1/2 inches (4.8 × 3.8 cm)Curatorial Department:
South Asian ArtObject Location:
2006-53-107Credit Line:
Bequest of Dean Walker, 2006
Made in India, Asia
Possibly made in Mysore, Karnataka, India, Asia
Date:
c. 18th centuryMedium:
Copper alloyDimensions:
1 1/4 × 2 3/8 × 10 5/16 inches (3.2 × 6 × 26.2 cm) Mount: 1 7/8 × 1 1/2 inches (4.8 × 3.8 cm)Curatorial Department:
South Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2006-53-107Credit Line:
Bequest of Dean Walker, 2006
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Krishna-seen here in his most popular form, the young cowherd lord (Gopala)-stands atop the handle of this elaborate ritual spoon. With one foot nonchalantly crossed in front of the other, he raises his hand to play his flute (now missing). Such spoons are used during Hindu worship, primarily for offering holy water to deities.
