Collection place: South Asia / Loans: S1967-1968 #127: University of California, Riverside (April 22, 1968–June 17, 1968) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

Start Over Collection place South Asia Loans S1967-1968 #127: University of California, Riverside (April 22, 1968–June 17, 1968)

Hearst Museum object titled Box, accession number 9-256, described as Curious small round bronze box; two hemispheres; central zone-like partition; three pieces in all working on common hinge; fastening of hinge is ring by which box may be suspended

Hearst Museum object titled Brass idol, accession number 9-6439, described as brass idol of Lord Krishna; in right hand holding a ball of Laddu (sweetmeat or candy); semi-kneeling position; eyes of shiny metal. This type of image known as Bal Krishna or boy Krishna. On Krishna's chest is an auspicious footprint. Krishna, a baby with a fondness for sweets and a prediliction for mischief, is regarded with tender affections, especially by women.

Hearst Museum object titled Cooking pot, accession number 9-6595, described as 2-handled brass cooking pot; “Brass karai or frying pan. The curving sides make for economical use of oil in deep frying.” (text from India exh., 1975); see accompanying envelope for native terminology and sketch.

Hearst Museum object titled Dipper, accession number 9-6592, described as Brass dipper with vertical upper wall, globular base and flat bottom; tinned interior; hooked handle held on by copper rivets; most commonly used for drinking water; length 12 inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Ladle, accession number 9-5884, described as Ladle; silver, enameled; gold leaf designs in the enamel; blue ground, green, white, gold floral designs; green glass or stone in bowl. 16 3/4" long. Fragment with object, 5/23/12, AT.

Hearst Museum object titled Metal pot, accession number 9-6598a-d, described as Brass steamer for cooking thick rice cakes; a) tin-lined brass base with 2 ring handles; b) lid with brass finial; c-d) 2 perforated tinned brass inserts;see accompanying envelope for native terminology and sketch. “Vessels of this type are used by South Indians for making idlis, steamed rice cakes. Two perforated insets allow steaming six idlis at a time.” (text form India exh., 1965).

Hearst Museum object titled Teapot, accession number 9-6615a,b, described as (a) Brass tea kettle; bottom stamped “Sangham Co., Poona 5;” (b) lid; height 6 1/2 inches.