Tamil Nadu, Vijayanagara, 14th/ 15th Century — A bronze figure of Krishna the butter thief

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Estimate: £1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,240–$1,860
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art Online Sale, London, New Bond Street · 6 November 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-414087
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, 14th/ 15th Century. Bonhams, 6 Nov 2023, lot 122. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-414087.

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A Bronze Figure Of Krishna The Butter Thief, Tamil Nadu, Vijayanagara, 14th/ 15th Century. Bonhams, 6 Nov 2023, lot 122. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-414087.

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A Bronze Figure Of Krishna The Butter Thief	Tamil Nadu, Vijayanagara Period, 14th-16th Century	$1,309	Bonhams, Jun 2024
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