http://collection.shangrilahawaii.org/internal/media/dispatcher/44064/fullCarved Statue of Krishna Playing the Flute20th century[]Chloritic schist, paint, gold, copper alloyThis sculpture depicts Krishna, the early embodiment of the Hindu god Vishnu, playfully playing a flute. Krishna was a cowherd who grew up in the mystical forests of Vrindavan where he met with his beloved Radha. Representations of the flute-playing Krishna are called Venugopala from venu, the Sanskrit word for flute, and Gopal, an epithet for Krishna. The enchanting melodies of Krishna’s flute attract the gopis or milkmaids.com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.Classification@17138.1000000000 Inches98.4250000000 Inches24.1300000000 Incheshttp://collection.shangrilahawaii.org/objects/3968/rdf