Collection place: South Asia / Loans: S1980-1981 #38: University of California, Berkeley (January 13, 1981–March 6, 1981) - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Axe, accession number 9-12018, described as axe, ceremonial; iron or brass shaft with axe head inserted on top and screwed in; incised designs on either side of axe head - bust of man wearing turban, bounded by flowers; possibly for ceremonial use

Hearst Museum object titled Condiment server, accession number 9-6596, described as Condiment server; 4 round tin-lined brass compartments riveted to brass handle; each compartment ca. 4 1/2 inches in diameter; “Bombay Brass and Metal Works” stamped on bottom on each compartment. May hold condiments, chutneys and pickles or be used for service of hot food.

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 9-8251, described as Figure; ceramic w/ brown, yellow, green glaze; woman walking wearing Sari w/ pot in hand on circular base w/ Hindi inscription on base; h. 39.2 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Iron, accession number 9-11492, described as iron (for ironing clothes); brass, wooden handle; length 20.5 cm x width 13.5 cm x height 19 cm top of the iron is hinged making the inside accessible - hot coals placed inside to heat it

Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 9-11420, described as Mask of the goddess Durga: brass-colored metal; large halo- or aureole-like aura of same material riveted to mask; holes for eyes, nostrils; halo has 4 peacocks, much openwork on metal; serrated outer rim; length 56 cm; width 50 cm. For use in Ram Lila festival cycle performances? Durga is the threatening aspect of Devi, the "great goddess"' N. Hirschmann believes this mask represents Sita, because it is from the Ram Lila.

Hearst Museum object titled Mask, accession number 9-11318, described as mask of Hanuman (monkey god), brass; 31 cm length; 35 cm width;

Hearst Museum object titled Metal object, accession number 9-12011, described as spearhead (?); bifurcated wavy-edged steel object with remnant of snake-like and floral designs; conical hollow base

Hearst Museum object titled Milk container, accession number 9-13309a-c, described as brass-plated metal; engraved floral designs; a) pot; urn shaped H: 13.6cm. b) lid; round; screws onto pot; handle fits into two knobs. Dia: 7.5cm. c) cup; flat bottom; fits into pot. Dia: 6.9cm H: 5cm.