Dimensions: Height 5 cm Wide 2 cm Depth 1,3 cm
Weight: 35 grams

The finely cast silver figure depicts Krishna in his characteristic tribhaṅga pose, standing gracefully with one leg crossed before the other, holding the flute to his lips. His youthful face is framed by long flowing hair tied up in a topknot, and he wears a short dhoti with detailed folds and a sash draped around the shoulders. The figure stands on a small lotus-petal base, symbolising purity and divine presence.

Krishna as the divine flute-player (Venugopala) is one of the most beloved forms of the god, evoking his role as a youthful cowherd enchanting both nature and devotees with the music of his flute. Miniature figures such as this, crafted in silver, were often used in household shrines for daily worship or kept as auspicious votive objects.

Comparable examples of 19th-century silver devotional figures of Krishna can be found in regional collections across Rajasthan and South India, reflecting the widespread devotion to Krishna in his pastoral form during the late Mughal and colonial periods.