A Palanquin and bearers
Model
mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
A finely carved ivory model of a box-type palanquin with a male passenger. Eleven standing male figures, wearing only dhotis, are carrying the palanquin and other goods. One attendant is carrying a small, hand-held huqqa. The model is mounted on a rectangular base with four ball feet.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | A Palanquin and bearers (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved ivory |
| Brief description | Sculpture, ivory, carved |
| Physical description | A finely carved ivory model of a box-type palanquin with a male passenger. Eleven standing male figures, wearing only dhotis, are carrying the palanquin and other goods. One attendant is carrying a small, hand-held huqqa. The model is mounted on a rectangular base with four ball feet. |
| Production | Probably made in Berhampur |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 02416(IS) |
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| Record created | July 31, 2003 |
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