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incense-burner
Object Type
incense-burner
Museum number
1953,0713.15
Description
Incense-burner. In the form of a lion,a scroll in its mouth and its right forepaw supported by an elephant. Made of bronze.
School/style
Calukya Style
(Late Western)
Production date
11thC
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Deccan
Materials
bronze
Dimensions
Height:
6.25 inches
Location
On display
(G33/dc54a/s1)
Subjects
animal
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Dr W L Hildburgh
Acquisition date
1953
Department
Asia
Registration number
1953,0713.15
Conservation
Treatment
: 04 Jul 2017