Tamil Nadu, Vijayanagara Period, 15th/ 16th Century — A bronze figure of Krishna the butter thief

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Estimate: £2,000–£3,000 hammer ≈ $2,563–$3,845
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Sale: Bonhams — Islamic and Indian Art, London, New Bond Street · 12 November 2024
Record ID: TB-2026-341641
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, 15th/ 16th Century. Bonhams, 12 Nov 2024, lot 122. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-341641.

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A Bronze Figure Of Krishna The Butter Thief, Tamil Nadu, Vijayanagara Period, 15th/ 16th Century. Bonhams, 12 Nov 2024, lot 122. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-341641.

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A Bronze Figure Of Krishna The Butter Thief	Tamil Nadu, Vijayanagara, 14th/ 15th Century	$1,587	Bonhams, Nov 2023
A Bronze Figure Of Krishna The Butter Thief	Tamil Nadu, Vijayanagara Period, 14th-16th Century		Bonhams, Jun 2024
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