Terracotta female figure
Figure
mid-20th century (Made)
mid-20th century (Made)
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Hand-modelled terracotta female figurine, painted red, black, silver and gold on a white mica ground. Generally crafted by a 'Kumbhakar' (potter) or his wife and children, this type of figure is sold in a 'mela' (village fair) and widely used as a doll.
Object details
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Title | Terracotta female figure (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Painted terracotta |
Brief description | Terracotta figure of a woman |
Physical description | Hand-modelled terracotta female figurine, painted red, black, silver and gold on a white mica ground. Generally crafted by a 'Kumbhakar' (potter) or his wife and children, this type of figure is sold in a 'mela' (village fair) and widely used as a doll. |
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Credit line | Given by J.C. Irwin |
Object history | A gift of J.C. Irwin. |
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Accession number | IS.47-1978 |
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Record created | November 10, 2004 |
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