Plaque
17th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
These 33 ivory plaques originally made up probably more than one small casket as the pieces do not really match up. The ivory has been carved and perforated, showing a decorative floral pattern - the larger pieces show figures and birds among the greenery.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 33 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Carved and perforated ivory |
| Brief description | 33 portions from caskets, carved and perforated ivory, South India |
| Physical description | Plaque portions from caskets, carved and perforated ivory. The motifs are figures and birds among the floral pattern |
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| Object history | The ivory plaques, 33 pieces (three larger, three larger with sloping sides and 27 smaller) seem to come from more than one casket. Redundant loan. |
| Production | South India |
| Summary | These 33 ivory plaques originally made up probably more than one small casket as the pieces do not really match up. The ivory has been carved and perforated, showing a decorative floral pattern - the larger pieces show figures and birds among the greenery. |
| Other number | LOAN:MIDDLETON.1 to 8 - Previous loan number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.6:1 to 33-2008 |
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| Record created | March 4, 2008 |
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