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Indian [Hindu] bronzed lead* murti with ivory inlaid eyes . Balakrishna as butterthief. Western India, probably Rajasthan. 19th century. Height 17.5cm. [Ref.SG2a]

*This murti is made from lead with a bronze-plated [or similar process] finish. It conforms to the iconography and orthodox representation of lost-wax bronze castings. The lead is best viewed in the image showing the murti's underside [scroll down to last image].

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