painting

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Object Type: painting
Museum number: 1989,0204,0.58
Description: Painting. Manasā is seated on a lotus and flanked by snakes. Attendants stand on either side, and devotees with offerings are seen below. Paint on canvas, varnished.
Production date: 1980 (about)
Production place: Painted in: Bishnupur
Materials: canvas
Technique: painted
Dimensions: Height: 83 centimetres; Width: 67 centimetres
Bibliographic references: Carey 1991 / Collecting the 20th Century (pp.36-37)
Location: Not on display
Condition: good
Subjects: reptile; attendant; lotus; religion/belief; devotee/worshipper
Associated names: Representation of: Manasā
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Ashit Paul
Acquisition date: 1989
Department: Asia
Registration number: 1989,0204,0.58
Conservation: Treatment: 15 Sep 2006; Treatment

Free entry