Indian Bronze Balakrishna Figure, 19th Century

An small Indian bronze figure of Balakrishna, circa 19th…
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An small Indian bronze figure of Balakrishna, circa 19th century, the plump dancing figure standing on a round lotus base on a stepped plinth, with the right foot raised in dance, holding a butterball in his right hand, clothed only in jewels, 8.3 cm high, 5 cm wide

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

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