7" solid brass Krishna & Arjuna — four horses harnessed in front; chariot with wheels; canopy/umbrella with flag and small figure on top; standing crowned figure holding reins; seated figure behind. Hand-cast in Moradabad, the brass-craft capital of India, by artisans whose families have been working in metal for generations.

About this deity

Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, is the cowherd-prince of Vrindavan and the divine charioteer of the Bhagavad Gita. He stands in tribhanga — three bends of the body — playing the bansuri flute, drawing the soul home with sound. Krishna represents divine love, joy, and the lila of life itself.

Specifications

Craft notes

Hand-painted enamel work in the meenakari tradition — each colour band laid into engraved channels, fired, and polished. The craft is centuries old; the technique cannot be machined. The piece is solid brass throughout — there is no plating, no hollow shell. Slight variations in finish, dimension, and weight are inherent to the handmade process and are part of the character of each piece.

Care & placement

A statement piece for a console, a bookshelf, or a pair on either side of a doorway. Dust with a soft cloth; polish occasionally.

Why Murtikart

• 100% authentic, handcrafted in India
• Direct from artisan workshops in Moradabad — no resellers
• Worldwide shipping with tracking and insurance
• 30-day return on unused pieces
• Free shipping over $99