VINTAGE TERRACOTTA KRISHNA ON LEAF FIRST FORM OF LIFE ON EARTH TAMIL NADU 40s

  
Old terracotta statue of one of the most enduring images in the Hindu pantheon, Krishna on a leaf. Symbolically, it represents the first form of life on earth.

Recently sourced from a specialist dealer in Puducherry, Tamil Nadu. In Indian mythology there are some cosmological themes of great importance. One of the most profound themes is that of Krishna the eighth avatar of Vishnu, reclining on a banyan leaf floating on the cosmic ocean. Symbolically, it represents the first from of life on earth. This vintage terracotta statue is a beautiful representation of this most enduring of concepts, and originated in Tamil Nadu.

Historically, Northern India depict and celebrate Hindu deities in marble or alabaster, whilst in the South terracotta is the preferred medium. Image five is a representation of this theme decorating the walls of Dungarpur's Juna Mahal. The piece is estimated to be from the 40s or 50s with wear commensurate with age.

And one of several we recently sourced personally from Puducherry as shown in the last three images. A terracotta army, if you will.

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