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1887.24.24

Clay animal figure. Possibly some sort of horned cow. perforated eyes and mouth. Both front legs and horns are missing. [BH [OPS Move] 27/6/2017]

1887.24.24

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Collection type
Object
Description
Clay animal figure. Possibly some sort of horned cow. perforated eyes and mouth. Both front legs and horns are missing. [BH [OPS Move] 27/6/2017]
Long description
One of a series of religious clay animal figures. [BH [OPS Move] 27/6/2017]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Odisha Gopalpur
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1887
Date collected
By 1887
Acquisition information
Donated: 10/1887, uncertain Transferred: 10/1887, uncertain
Materials and processes
Material Earth, Material Pottery, Process Moulded, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 41 mm, Length: max 88 mm, Height: max 55 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1887.24.24 Other numbers: 24
Research and responses

According to the OUMNH Annual Report 1899: 6 EA Minchin worked in the Department of Comparative Anatomy [AP 9/8/2007]

Search terms: Religion, Figure, Ritual and Ceremonial, Fishing, Pottery, Ornament, Religious Object, Animal Figure, Religious Offering, Amulet, Fishing Accessory