Tamil Nadu, Vijayanagara Period, 14th-16th Century — A bronze figure of Krishna the butter thief

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Estimate: £1,000–£2,000 hammer ≈ $1,278–$2,557
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art Online, Online, London, New Bond Street · 5 June 2024
Record ID: TB-2026-318962
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Bronze Figure Of Krishna The Butter Thief, Tamil Nadu, Vijayanagara Period, 14th-16th Century. Bonhams, 5 Jun 2024, lot 115. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-318962.

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A Bronze Figure Of Krishna The Butter Thief, Tamil Nadu, Vijayanagara Period, 14th-16th Century. Bonhams, 5 Jun 2024, lot 115. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-318962.

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