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A Music party
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A Music party
- Object:
Model
- Place of origin:
West Bengal, India (made)
- Date:
mid 19th century (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Unknown (production)
- Materials and Techniques:
Carved ivory
- Museum number:
02415(IS)
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
A finely carved ivory model of a music party. A nobleman is shown seated on a carpet, leaning against a bolster, accompanied by other seated figures nearby. Facing him are two female dancers, with two musicians standing behind them. There is a row of attendants on either side of the rectangular model, and a fan-bearer waves a punka on a tall pole over the central figure.
Place of Origin
West Bengal, India (made)
Date
mid 19th century (made)
Artist/maker
Unknown (production)
Materials and Techniques
Carved ivory
Production Note
Made in Berhampur
Subjects depicted
Figures; Musical instruments
Categories
Sculpture
Collection code
SSEA
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