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Such images of reclining Jesus usually formed a part of bride’s dowry and were associated with seeking blessings of God for progeny. These also may have been used in the Nativity tableaus set up during Christmas�Adornments have been provided by painting the bracelets and anklets on the wrists and ankles of the Baby Christ, ornaments which are an almost indispensable part of the images of Baby Krishna.

Details

  • Title: Infant Jesus
  • Date Created: 19 Century CE
  • Location: Goa, India
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Rights: CSMVS, Mumbai
  • Medium: Bone

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