CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Miniature valabhi shrine found from Daulatagaon (Mathura), side view

Subject: Worship of Bowl

Subject: Mahabhiniskramana

Subject: Nativity scene

Subject: Female, head

Subject: Rail post with roundel showing Asvamukhi Yaksi with Brahmana kumara, scene from Padakusala Manava Jataka

Subject: Buddha or Jina? (ref:Vogel, CAMM, p76) head

Subject: Sati stone found from deeg

Subject: Sati stone found from deeg

Subject: Sati stone found from deeg

Subject: Head

Subject: Mana. Mana is a measuring pot used for one kilogram of grain. Such measures were common in a barter based economy and continue to be used even with the shift to currency.

Subject: Western-central, Ground floor plan

Subject: Jewelry Box. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. Metal jewelry boxes made from this technique served the purpose of storing jewelry. This box is in the shape of a coconut with a bird detail atop.

Subject: Jewelry Box. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. Metal jewelry boxes made from this technique served the purpose of storing jewelry. This box is in the shape of a coconut with a bird detail atop.

Subject: Chandua. A chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. It is made from the appliqué technique. Appliqué is an art of cutting and stitching stylized and bold cloth designs onto a piece of base cloth which could be mounted on a frame. Appliqué items are used for ritualistic practices as well as for decorative and utilitarian needs. This object was procured from Gagan Moharana.

Subject: Chandua. A chandua or umbrella-shaped canopy used to dress up the chariots during the processions. It is made from the appliqué technique. Appliqué is an art of cutting and stitching stylized and bold cloth designs onto a piece of base cloth which could be mounted on a frame. Appliqué items are used for ritualistic practices as well as for decorative and utilitarian needs. This object was procured from Gagan Moharana.

Subject: Brahmi, seated

Subject: Karata (Coin Box). The karata served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth. This has been made from dhokra technique. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. The karata made with this technique is a metal box used to store and carry coins.

Subject: Karata (Coin Box). The karata served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth. This has been made from dhokra technique. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. The karata made with this technique is a metal box used to store and carry coins.

Subject: Karata (Coin Box). The karata served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth. This has been made from dhokra technique. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. The karata made with this technique is a metal box used to store and carry coins.

Subject: Darpan. Mirrors are required for the daily rituals in the Jagannatha temple. Although, these mirrors are made of brass and do not have glass. The mirrors are used at the time of Abakash of the deities, that is during cleaning of the teeth and bath of the deities. Three metal mirrors are placed in front of the three deities and angled such that their faces are reflected. These mirrors are then bathed with scented water. This object was procured from Sri Jagannath Temple Administrator.

Subject: Karata (Coin Box). The karata served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth. This has been made from dhokra technique. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. The karata made with this technique is a metal box used to store and carry coins.

Subject: Karata (Coin Box). The karata served the purpose of a daily-use wallet in the past. It was also considered a sign of social status and wealth. This has been made from dhokra technique. Dhokra is a craft made by the lost-wax casting technique in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created by means of a wax model. The karata made with this technique is a metal box used to store and carry coins.