Model

Figurine

29-130-115

From: Krishnagar | Bengal

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 29-130-115
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Krishnagar | Bengal
Date Made 19th Century - 1904
Section Asian
Materials Clay | Wood | Pigment
Technique Painted
Iconography Obese Man
Description

Painted clay and wood figurine model. An obese man seated wears only a white cloth as skirt. Article on ground in front of him is missing. 29-130-112 to 29-130-130 is a group of small models showing Indian industries and customs. Made by Chandra Bhusun Paul, Krishnagar, Nadia, Bengal, India.

Height 15.2 cm
Width 12.7 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number O 508 - Sommerville Oriental Number

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