Festival image of local deity (generic terms: ami (god) or viran (hero)
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Period
1984-1985 -
Geography
Tamil Nadu state, India -
Material
Fired earthenware -
Dimension
H (overall): 170 cm (66 15/16 in) -
Accession Number
S1986.534 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_S1986.534
Object Details
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Collection
National Museum of Asian Art Collection -
Origin
Tamil Nadu state, India -
Credit Line
Gift of the Indian Advisory Committee for the Festival of India and the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Government of India -
Type
Sculpture -
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