Jagannath, a form of Krishna
NameDeity figure
Artist
Artist not recorded
DateMid-20th century
Place madeOdisha, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA
MediumWood, paint
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 x 3 15/16 x 2 5/8 in. (26.1 x 10 x 6.6 cm)
Credit LineIFAF Purchase
Object numberFA.1977.12.23
DescriptionFigure of a deity which appears like a standing figure with a large, black face, a heavy V shaped forehead, large round eyes with black pupils, a sword shaped nose ornament and a smiling mouth. Large, protruding earspools have a hanging, pointed horseshoe shaped attachment which hangs down to the hem of the robe. The conical shaped body is covered with a green robe decorated with a swirling linear and dotted design. The black bare feet stand on the red top of a platform which has diagonally striped sides. The figure is framed in a red arch with a black back and bottom.
