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Throne


Throne for religious idols, brass, Benares, 19th century.

Object details

Object type
Throne
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Shrine
  • Shrine
  • Shrine
Materials and techniques
Brass
Brief description
Throne for religious idols, brass, Benares, 19th century.
Dimensions
  • 28th height: in
  • 16th length: in
  • 16th width: in
Object history
1883 Register entry: 'Throne for Native Gods. Brass, perforated with floral designs and figures of animals and chased. In two tiers surmounted by a circular canopy, the lower tier containing a drawer. Benares.'
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection
Accession number
IS.881:1-1883

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O471075/throne/
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