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Hand holding tiger prawns
Unknown Maker(s)Late 19th 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. Parts of the print show traces of colouring. 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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Details
- Title: Hand holding tiger prawns
- Creator: Unknown Maker(s)
- Date Created: Late 19th century
- Location: Kolkata
- Physical Dimensions: H. 40.2 cm, W. 27.5 cm
- Type: Bengal Woodcut Print
- Medium: Painted Woodcut Print
- Museum No.: POP.01711
- Department: Popular Culture
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