Repousse Print
2005 (made)
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Repousse prints such as these are bought outside temples by visiting pilgrims. They are often placed inside household shrines.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin, repoussé |
| Brief description | Repoussé print on tin showing a goddess riding a camel within a floral border, Gujarat, 2005 |
| Physical description | In the centre is a goddess riding a camel. She has eight arms and carries a lotus, trident, mace, conch shell, sword and two other unidentifiable items in her hands. There are two words written in Gujarati in the top corners which read Dasha Mata. There is a floral border around the edges. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr K. K. Maheshwari |
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| Summary | Repousse prints such as these are bought outside temples by visiting pilgrims. They are often placed inside household shrines. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.25-2006 |
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| Record created | December 1, 2006 |
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