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Bone carving

19th Century

Indian Museum, Kolkata

Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata, India

A carved piece of bone, decorated with the figures of ten incarnations of Vishnu. The middle portion of the bone is decorated and carved with the figures of Shiva and Parvati seated on a throne along with their mounts - the sacred bull, the lion and a rat, while on the other side, a queen is seated on a throne surrounded by lady attendants and in front a person is standing with a Veena and offering something to a queen.

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  • Title: Bone carving
  • Date: 19th Century
  • Location: Indian Museum, Kolkata
  • Physical Dimensions: Ht. 23.3 cm; B. 10.5 cm; W. 7.8 cm
  • Provenance: Orissa, India
  • Type: Decorative Arts
Indian Museum, Kolkata

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