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Plate, gift; Indian art; Indian culture; Hinduism, Shaivism; Shiva; Nandini; Parvati mythology; animals — antelopes, bulls; plants; ornaments; garlands; dedications; marriages; processions; shells; mounts; tiaras; crowns; family. On the rim an ornament with a Kirtymathy motif. 19th century, Southern India; vessel; height 0.9 cm; diameter 16.5 cm., An octagonal metal plate with a raised central circular medallion depicting a carved scene of human figures seated on an animal-like creature, surrounded by ornate foliage and animal motifs; the plate shows a mix of brown, dark bronze, aged copper, and hints of greenish patina across its surface, with darker recessed areas accentuating the carved details and lighter, warmer metallic highlights on the raised decorative borders.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A29_042

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103.0Mb (4.9Mb) / 20.0in x 20.0in / 6000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Plate gift Indian art Indian culture Hinduism Shaivism Shiva Nandini Parvati mythology animals antelopes bulls plants ornaments garlands dedications marriages processions shells mounts tiaras crowns family rim ornament Kirtymathy motif 19th century Southern India vessel height 0.9 cm diameter 16.5 cm octagonal metal plate raised central circular medallion depicting carved scene human figures seated animal- creature surrounded ornate foliage animal motifs plate mix brown dark bronze aged copper hints greenish patina across surface darker recessed areas accentuating carved details lighter warmer metallic highlights raised decorative borders.