Hand holding tiger prawns

Unknown Maker(s)Late 20th century

Museum of Art & Photography
Bangalore, India

This is a print showing a human hand holding three tiger prawns, a fish and an unidentified vegetable. Images such as these were subtle comments on the eccentricities and opulent lifestyles of the middle class Bengali in 19th century Kolkata.

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Title: Hand holding tiger prawns
Creator: Unknown Maker(s)
Date Created: Late 20th century
Location: Kolkata
Physical Dimensions: H. 45 cm, W. 32 cm
Type: Bengal Woodcut Print
Medium: Woodcut Print
Museum No.: POP.01724
Department: Popular Culture

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