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1930.35.16

Brass stamp for imprinting designs on faces or bodies of Hindu devotees. Tear-drop shaped with inscription in the middle. [JP 14/8/2001]

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1930.35.16

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Collection type
Object
Description
Brass stamp for imprinting designs on faces or bodies of Hindu devotees. Tear-drop shaped with inscription in the middle. [JP 14/8/2001]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Uttar Pradesh Varanasi [Benares]
Person
Field collector Griffith Evans
PRM source Griffith Evans
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1880
Date collected
1880
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal
Dimensions
Length x Width 85 x 75 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1930.35.16

Search terms: Body Art, Religion, Writing, Stamp, Inscription, Body Art Accessory

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