Shrine of the Life of Rama and Krishna

Made:: 1801-1920 in India

Red wooden shrine, made to hang or stand on supports

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Red wooden shrine, made to hang or stand on supports
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Red wooden shrine, made to hang or stand on supports, with folding panelled doors depicting scenes from life of Rama and Krishna, and opening to reveal three 3-dimensional figures in centre, Indian,1801-1920

Details

Category:: Asian Medicine

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A639178

Materials:: complete, wood and brass

Measurements:: overall (closed): 440 mm x 355 mm x 210 mm,
panels: 1375 mm

type:: shrine

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