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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