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hanging
;
painting
Object Type
hanging
painting
Museum number
1989,0204,0.72
Description
Kalamkari hanging. Textile of a type traditionally used in ratha or temporary shrines. Depicted centrally is a displaying peacock (Kṛṣṇa?), while above and below are rows of deities, including Sarasvatī, Brahma, Kama Murugan and Viṣṇu on Garuḍa. Made of hand-painted cotton with vegetable dyes. Signed.
Producer name
Painted by:
Mallipedi Kailasm
Production date
1980-1989
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Kalahasti
Materials
cotton
Technique
kalamkari
Dimensions
Height:
469 centimetres
Width:
243 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
bird
hindu deity
buddha
Associated names
Representation of:
Sarasvatī
Representation of:
Brahmā/Bonten
Representation of:
Kama
Representation of:
Murugan
Representation of:
Viṣṇu
Representation of:
Garuḍa
Representation of:
Kṛṣṇa
(?)
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Martand Singh
Acquisition date
1989
Acquisition notes
Bought through Rakesh Thakore Consultants, 12 Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110 016
Department
Asia
Registration number
1989,0204,0.72