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1884.89.12

Carved and painted figure of a woman in red patterned skirt, yellow top with flowers and a white robe. [El.B 16/12/2011]

1884.89.12

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Collection type
Object
Description
Carved and painted figure of a woman in red patterned skirt, yellow top with flowers and a white robe. [El.B 16/12/2011]
Long description
Carved and painted figure of a woman in red patterned skirt, yellow top with flowers and a white robe. The white robe, which has gold edges, covers one shoulder and one side of the skirt. The woman also wears bangles and earrings. The figure is standing on a rectangular plinth. [El.B 16/12/2011]
Geographical reference
Sri Lanka
Asia > Southern Asia > Sri Lanka
Cultural groups
Parsi
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1874
Date collected
By 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Material Paper Plant, Process Carved, Process Painted
Dimensions
Height: max 239 mm, Depth: max 65 mm, Width: max 92 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.89.12

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