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1884.7.73

Clay figure of a bhisti or water-carrier. Over his shoulder is an imitation skin container made of clay. He bends down to pour water (made of fibrous material) into a bucket. He is wearing a red skirt, and a blue waistcoat with red edges. [NC 11/2/2016]

1884.7.73

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Collection type
Object
Description
Clay figure of a bhisti or water-carrier. Over his shoulder is an imitation skin container made of clay. He bends down to pour water (made of fibrous material) into a bucket. He is wearing a red skirt, and a blue waistcoat with red edges. [NC 11/2/2016]
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1875
Date collected
?By 1875
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Clay, Material Pigment, Material Plant Fibre, Process Painted, Process Fire-Hardened, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Height: max 225 mm, Width: max 73 mm, Depth: max 110 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.7.73 Other numbers: 104.J.6 PR Cat other PR nos: 2756 PR no.: ag / 2671

Search terms: Figure, Model, Pottery

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