Lakshmi-sara (Ritual pot-cover)
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ca. 1940s (made)
ca. 1940s (made)
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Painted and lacquered terracotta convex circular pot-cover, representing Durga slaying Mahishashura, the buffalo demon. The painting depicts attendant figures. Painted in black, yellow, greyish turquoise and dull cream, on an orange-red ground with a black painted border.
Object details
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| Title | Lakshmi-sara (Ritual pot-cover) (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted terracotta |
| Brief description | Ritual pot cover, painted with image of the goddess Durga slaying the buffalo demon with attendant figures, earthware, Bengal, c.1940s-50s |
| Physical description | Painted and lacquered terracotta convex circular pot-cover, representing Durga slaying Mahishashura, the buffalo demon. The painting depicts attendant figures. Painted in black, yellow, greyish turquoise and dull cream, on an orange-red ground with a black painted border. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr J.C. Irwin |
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| Accession number | IS.54-1978 |
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| Record created | December 22, 2004 |
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