Panel
Early 19th Century (made)
Artist/Maker | |
Place of origin |
Carved teak wood ceiling panel with reliefs of various Hindu deities. The highly sculputed frieze represents the history of the marriage of Rama. The panels came from the portico of a Pagoda in Cochin, demolished in 1874. The complete ceiling decoration consisting of individual panels measured 21ft. 6in. by 5 ft. 6in.
Object details
Object type | |
Materials and techniques | Carved teak wood |
Brief description | Teak wood ceiling panel, Kerala, Early 19th Century. |
Physical description | Carved teak wood ceiling panel with reliefs of various Hindu deities. The highly sculputed frieze represents the history of the marriage of Rama. The panels came from the portico of a Pagoda in Cochin, demolished in 1874. The complete ceiling decoration consisting of individual panels measured 21ft. 6in. by 5 ft. 6in. |
Production | Cochin |
Collection | |
Accession number | IS.2564I-1883 |
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Record created | March 27, 2003 |
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