Krishna on the serpent Kaliya, South India, Tanjore, 20th century Mounted under glass, depicting the god Krishna standing on the polycephalic serpent Kaliya emerging from the waters, flanked by two female orators with praying hands and serpent-like bodies. Inscription in gold devanagari at top left. Wooden frame. 60 x 44 cm Some gilding and polychromy, frame damaged and missing.