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Hearst Museum object titled Bell with clapper, accession number 9-12917, described as Cast brass hand bell with a clapper; handle with garuda finials and serpent heads (2 garudas, 5 serpents heads). Native name and context: "ghanti" (bell). Used in "puja" (worship) by Hindus all over India. Held by its shaft, the bell is rung at the beginning of worship as a signal for demons to depart and gods to appear. Symbols of the presiding deity are worked into the ornamentation at the top of the handle, which is often surmounted by a cobra bowl representing Ananta, the cosmic serpent. Vishnu is represented on this specimen by Garuda, (half man, half eagle), his vehicle and Hanuman, the vehicle of Rama his seventh incarnation. Height 22.3 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Box, accession number 9-12912, described as Box, circular, painted; brass fittings; lower half painted with 10 avatars of Vishnu; various geometric and floral designs in green and gold on red ground; elaborate brass lock and handle; crack on lower half; diameter underside 21.2 cm., diameter cover 21 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Bracelet, accession number 9-10976, described as Jewelry, arm; cast brass; 8.5 cm length, 8.5 cm width
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Calendar, accession number 9-11430, described as calendar, year 1968; depicts the god 'Vishnu' and his consort 'Lakshmi' seated on the 7-headed cosmic serpent; haloes around both figures; 'Vishnu's' attributes: conch ('chank'), wheel ('chakra'), & scepter ('gadha'); 'Lakshmi's ' attributes: lotus ('padma'), feathers, and the stream of coins pouring from her hand (she is goddess of wealth, among other things) 65 cm. length; 35.5 cm. width; Role of trade - promotes Agra Trade Corporation
Hearst Museum object titled Mask of jagan-natha, accession number 9-5825, described as Mask of Jagan-natha, Lord of Creation and avatar of Vishnu and Krishna; paper mache; black face with attributes on truncated arms at either side of face; circular eyes, rounded base, peaked top; height 34.5 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Painting, ritual, accession number 9-11365, described as painting, ritual; colored ink on paper; 76.3 cm. length; 56.2 cm. Width; represents several deities, with Vishnu in the top center.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Playing cards, accession number 9-11803c, described as Playing cards for playing Dasawatara; 120 lacquered and painted paper playing cards (round) 120 playing cards; backs painted red, fronts painted with avatars of the Lord Vishnu.
Hearst Museum object titled Set of wooden cards, accession number 9-11803a-c, described as Playing cards in box with lid for playing Dasawatara; 122 lacquered and painted paper playing cards (round) (a) box: rectangular wood with painted deity on each side (b) sliding lid with Ganesh on top; (c) 120 playing cards; backs painted red, fronts painted with avatars of the Lord Vishnu. Set of instructions are included.
Hearst Museum object titled Spoon, accession number 9-10841, described as spoon, for temple worship; bronze, cast, with round bowl (lotus-shaped); at handle end is figure of Krishna, shown as the avatar of Vishnu, with cobra cowl; used in temples with a dish, tashti, for anointing the gods in the service of the temple; Label from India exhibit: “Krishna, the eighth avatar of VIshnu, is represented on the head of this spoon. The cobra cowl probably represents Ananta, the cosmic serpent.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Watercolor painting, accession number 9-11370, described as Painting, ritual; ink, paint, paper; represents a male Hindu god, perhaps Vishnu. Figures inked in, painted with watercolor. Length: 76 cm; width: 56 cm.

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