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.