Not currently on display at the V&A

Repousse Print

2005 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Repousse prints such as these are bought outside temples by visiting pilgrims. They are often placed inside household shrines.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin, repoussé
Brief description
Repoussé print on tin showing a goddess riding a camel within a floral border, Gujarat, 2005
Physical description
In the centre is a goddess riding a camel. She has eight arms and carries a lotus, trident, mace, conch shell, sword and two other unidentifiable items in her hands. There are two words written in Gujarati in the top corners which read Dasha Mata. There is a floral border around the edges.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12cm
  • Width: 10cm
Credit line
Given by Mr K. K. Maheshwari
Subjects depicted
Summary
Repousse prints such as these are bought outside temples by visiting pilgrims. They are often placed inside household shrines.
Collection
Accession number
IS.25-2006

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Record createdDecember 1, 2006
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