Tray
19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This circular tray has an everted rim and scalloped sides.The central medallion has an image of a sacred goose (hamsa). It is surrounded by concentric bands of decoration including a scrolling vine.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Sheet brass |
| Brief description | Tray, brass, Maharashtra, 19th century |
| Physical description | This circular tray has an everted rim and scalloped sides.The central medallion has an image of a sacred goose (hamsa). It is surrounded by concentric bands of decoration including a scrolling vine. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Oppi Untracht |
| Historical context | This tray would have been used to serve pan to guests as a durbar, wedding or festival |
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| Bibliographic reference | Untracht, Oppi, Parpola, Marjatta and Parpola, Asko, Metal Marvels: South Asian Handworks, Porvoo, Finland, 1993
p.20, Cat.5 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.48-2009 |
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| Record created | October 15, 2009 |
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