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Painting

ca. 1835 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting, gouache on mica, overlay for IS.77-1972, a 'Baboorchi' or 'Bawachi' (cook) holding a pan over a brick stove.


Object details

Categories
Object type
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.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.77E-1972

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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