Altar Screen
91-32-10B
From: India
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 91-32-10B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Indian | Hindu |
Provenience | India |
Date Made | 15th Century - 1991 |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Brass (uncertain) |
Technique | Cast | Openwork | Incised | Chased |
Iconography | Elephant | Lion | Naga (Snake) | Dwarf | Makaras | Kala |
Description | Back screen for altar (A). Fairly flat screen with five serpents/cobras projecting from front and two knobs on back. Two prongs for inset into slot on base. Includes lions. |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Charles C. G. Chaplin, 1991 |
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