Shiva, Meenakshi and Vishnu
Poster
ca. 1998 (made)
ca. 1998 (made)
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Place of origin |
Popular prints such as this are sold outside temples to pilgrims. They are souvenirs of their visit and can be placed inside shrines within the pilgrim’s home.
Object details
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Object type | |
Title | Shiva, Meenakshi and Vishnu (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Ink printed on paper. |
Brief description | Hindu religious poster depicting mythological subject, India, ca. 1998. |
Physical description | A popular poster depicting Meenakshi, Shiva and Vishnu. Meenakshi is in the centre and is green in colour. Shiva is to the left of her, he has a third eye and three horizontal stripes on his forehead. Vishnu is to the right of her and is blue in colour. They are all adorned with gold jewellery and wear ornate crowns. |
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Production type | Mass produced |
Credit line | Given by Mr Frank Monaco |
Object history | This is printed for Arumigu Meenkshi Thirukkalyanam, Madhurai. |
Production | Madhurai, South India |
Subjects depicted | |
Summary | Popular prints such as this are sold outside temples to pilgrims. They are souvenirs of their visit and can be placed inside shrines within the pilgrim’s home. |
Collection | |
Accession number | IS.91-1999 |
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Record created | November 9, 1999 |
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