Architectural Model
late 19th century - early 20th century (made)
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This is a model of a gopuram or gateway to a South Indian Hindu temple. These gateways, which may be of great height, are situated in the walls of a rectangular temple compound.
Europeans living in India in the 19th and early 20th centuries often acquired models of local buildings as souvenirs. This example is made of fragrant sandalwood. Along with two others in the V&A collection, it was collected by John Alfred Jones. He was an engineer who worked for the government in the Madras Presidency in South India between 1877 and 1904.
Europeans living in India in the 19th and early 20th centuries often acquired models of local buildings as souvenirs. This example is made of fragrant sandalwood. Along with two others in the V&A collection, it was collected by John Alfred Jones. He was an engineer who worked for the government in the Madras Presidency in South India between 1877 and 1904.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved sandalwood |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs J. A. Jones |
| Summary | This is a model of a gopuram or gateway to a South Indian Hindu temple. These gateways, which may be of great height, are situated in the walls of a rectangular temple compound. Europeans living in India in the 19th and early 20th centuries often acquired models of local buildings as souvenirs. This example is made of fragrant sandalwood. Along with two others in the V&A collection, it was collected by John Alfred Jones. He was an engineer who worked for the government in the Madras Presidency in South India between 1877 and 1904. |
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| Accession number | IM.6-1926 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2003 |
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