Painting
ca. 1835 (made)
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Painting, gouache on mica, overlay for IS.77-1972, a 'Baboorchi' or 'Bawachi' (cook) holding a pan over a brick stove.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Painted in gouache on mica |
Brief description | Painting, overlay scene for IS.77-1972, a cook holding pan over stove, gouache on mica, Varanasi, ca. 1835 |
Physical description | Painting, gouache on mica, overlay for IS.77-1972, a 'Baboorchi' or 'Bawachi' (cook) holding a pan over a brick stove. |
Content description | A Baboorchi or Bawachi, a cook holding a pan over a brick stove. |
Marks and inscriptions | 'baboorchi' (labelled on paper folded around object) |
Credit line | Given by Miss G. Farrar, 1972. |
Historical context | Intended for use as one of twelve 'moveables', scenes and costumes to overlay on IS.77-1972. |
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Accession number | IS.77E-1972 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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