Title : Painted Kamdhenu
Accession No : 58/13/382(3)
This is a painted vahan in the shape of Kamdhenu with a peacock tail. It is standing on a rectangular base.
Gallery
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Source
- RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
- CollectionMuseum Collection
Provenance
- CountryIndia
- StateTamil Nadu
- DistrictThanjavur
Condition
- ConditionAverage
- Action NoteSlightly Damaged
Dimensions
- Measurement (CMS)435 × 31 × 255
- Weight (GRMS)0.00
Significance
- ArtisticOne such fascinating village is Kinnal, which is found in the Koppal area of Karnataka and close to Hampi. Kinnal is renowned for its handcrafted toys and religious idols and is known for a distinctive diversity of wood crafts. Passed through generations this artform has attained the GI tag.
Description
- DescriptionThis is a painted vahan in the shape of Kamdhenu with a peacock tail. It is standing on a rectangular base.
- Inscription/Markings No
- Reference Ranjan, Aditi. Handmade in India: Crafts of India. Edited by Aditi Ranjan & M. P. Ranjan. Ahmedabad: Council of Handicraft Development Corporations, 2007.
- KeywordPainted, Kamdhenu, Peacock Tail, Rectangular Base