Wind Instrument
pre 1890 (made)
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Wind instrument made of clay and entirely covered in red printed cotton with white floral motifs. Used in religious ceremonies.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Clay covered in printed cotton |
| Brief description | Clay wind instrument (bukka) covered in printed cotton, made in India pre 1890 |
| Physical description | Wind instrument made of clay and entirely covered in red printed cotton with white floral motifs. Used in religious ceremonies. |
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| Credit line | Presented by Rajah Sir Sourindro Mohun Tagore, Kt., Mus. Doc |
| Object history | Given by Rajah Sir Sourindro Mohun Tagore, Kt., Mus.Doc. |
| Historical context | Used in religious processions |
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| Accession number | IS.98-1890 |
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| Record created | July 15, 2003 |
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