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Lot 944: Indian Independent Kingdoms, Mysore. Krishna Raja Wodeyar. 1810-1868. AR 1/4 rupee. Mahisur (Mysore), AH 1241 (1829). 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)
- Sold Winning Bid: $75
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
Krishna Raja Wodeyar. 1810-1868. AR 1/4 rupee (13 mm, 2.83 g). Mahisur (Mysore), AH 1241 (1829). Baby Krishna (Balakrishna) dancing, holding a dollop of butter / Persian legend and retrograde date 4121 (1241). KM C-202. A scarce and superb specimen, with a lovely depiction of Balakrishna. Choice extremely fine.
This dancing deity was identied as the Goddess Chamundi by Mitchiner, but it is clearly baby Krishna (Balakrishna) holding butter in one hand. Â Scarce and SUPERB specimen, with a lovely depiction of Balakrishna. $125
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 944
- Listing #: 238082
- Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 6:37:10 PM CT
- Estimate: $125