A Muslim preacher or scholar
Figure
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
An ivory carving of a man standing wearing a turban, long coat and tunic with a sash at the waist. He holds a book open in his left hand and has his right hand raised, in the manner of a Muslim preacher or scholar. The style of dress looks Iranian (Persian) in origin.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | A Muslim preacher or scholar (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | ivory, carving |
| Brief description | Sculpture, ivory, carved |
| Physical description | An ivory carving of a man standing wearing a turban, long coat and tunic with a sash at the waist. He holds a book open in his left hand and has his right hand raised, in the manner of a Muslim preacher or scholar. The style of dress looks Iranian (Persian) in origin. |
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| Other number | 4191 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 02373(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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