Medallion

86-14-3

From: India | West Bengal

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Dhurgar Mur | Dhurgar Mukush | Dhurgar Mokosh
Object Number 86-14-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hindu
Provenience India | West Bengal
Creator Haradhan Karmakar
Date Made 1986
Section Asian
Materials Brass
Technique Lost Wax Casting
Iconography Dhurga Face | Dhurga
Description

Flat brass medallion in the shape of a face, called Dhurgar mukush or mokosh (Bengali), Dhurgar mur (Malar). That is, Dhurga's face. Dhurga is a very popular West Bengal goddess. The reverse is covered with the baked mold.

Credit Line Purchased from the Crafts Council of West Bengal, 1986

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