Figure
Figure
18th century-19th century (made)
18th century-19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
The figure stands straight, with both hands hanging down, with a waist-length plait behind. Ffigures, such as this, were typically made with a male figure (possibly Krishna) in a similar pose and wearing a cap. Her lower garment is decorated with a pattern of punched circles with flowers of simlar circles ornamenting the frieze within the base.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Figure (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | copper alloy, brass colour, little wear. |
| Brief description | Radha, Western India, copper alloy, 18th-19th century |
| Physical description | The figure stands straight, with both hands hanging down, with a waist-length plait behind. Ffigures, such as this, were typically made with a male figure (possibly Krishna) in a similar pose and wearing a cap. Her lower garment is decorated with a pattern of punched circles with flowers of simlar circles ornamenting the frieze within the base. |
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| Object history | Bought from the William Tayler collection. The figure was recorded as one of six in the acquisition register of 1874 as representing 'Parvati or Devi, wife of Siva in a standing posture'. |
| Production | Maharashtra, Western India |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 749B-1874 |
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| Record created | May 19, 2005 |
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