CENTER FOR ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY

Subject: Architectural Fragment. A sculpture of a Gajasimha that is a mythical hybrid animal or Vyala in Hindu mythology, appearing as a lion with the head or trunk of an elephant. This object has been loaned by the Odisha State Museum.

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items such as this miniature palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals.

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items such as this miniature palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals.

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a miniature terracotta palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals.

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a miniature terracotta palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals.

Subject: Kamandal (Water Pot). Kamandal is an oblong water pot usually with a handle and sometimes with a spout. In Hindu iconography, it is associated with deities who appear as ascetics or with water deities. Hindu ascetics often use it for storing water. The imagery and symbolism of the pot has also been borrowed by Buddhism and Jainism where it represents Amrita (the elixir of life). This is a decorative kamandal pot shaped into a bird. Side view of the object.

Subject: Kamandal (Water Pot). Kamandal is an oblong water pot usually with a handle and sometimes with a spout. In Hindu iconography, it is associated with deities who appear as ascetics or with water deities. Hindu ascetics often use it for storing water. The imagery and symbolism of the pot has also been borrowed by Buddhism and Jainism where it represents Amrita (the elixir of life). This is a decorative kamandal pot shaped into a bird. Side view of water pot.

Subject: Kamandal (Water Pot). Kamandal is an oblong water pot usually with a handle and sometimes with a spout. In Hindu iconography, it is associated with deities who appear as ascetics or with water deities. Hindu ascetics often use it for storing water. The imagery and symbolism of the pot has also been borrowed by Buddhism and Jainism where it represents Amrita (the elixir of life). This is a decorative kamandal pot shaped into a bird. Front view of water pot.

Subject: Ganesha. This is a terracotta figurine of the Hindu god Ganesha.

Subject: Ganesha. This is a terracotta figurine of the Hindu god Ganesha.

Subject: Kamandal (Water Pot). Kamandal is an oblong water pot usually with a handle and sometimes with a spout. In Hindu iconography, it is associated with deities who appear as ascetics or with water deities. Hindu ascetics often use it for storing water. The imagery and symbolism of the pot has also been borrowed by Buddhism and Jainism where it represents Amrita (the elixir of life).

Subject: Kamandal (Water Pot). Kamandal is an oblong water pot usually with a handle and sometimes with a spout. In Hindu iconography, it is associated with deities who appear as ascetics or with water deities. Hindu ascetics often use it for storing water. The imagery and symbolism of the pot has also been borrowed by Buddhism and Jainism where it represents Amrita (the elixir of life).

Subject: Ganesha. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. This figure is of the Hindu god Ganesha. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a miniature decorated terracotta palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a miniature terracotta palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals. View of the back of the object.

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a miniature terracotta palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals.

Subject: Ganesha. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. This figure is of the Hindu god Ganesha. View of the back of the object.

Subject: Ganesha. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. This figure is of the Hindu god Ganesha.

Subject: Ganesha. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. This figure is of the Hindu god Ganesha. View of the back of the object. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).

Subject: Gopala Krishna. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. This figure is of the Hindu god Krishna. View of the back surface.

Subject: Ganesha. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. This figure is of the Hindu god Ganesha.

Subject: Ganesha. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. This figure is of the Hindu god Ganesha. View of the back of the object.

Subject: Gopala Krishna. Lac comes from an insect’s resinous secretion. Terracotta and wooden items are coated with lacquer to produce utility or decorative items. This figure is of the Hindu god Krishna.

Subject: Palinki (Palanquin). Odisha is known for its lineage of skilled artisans of terracotta pottery. Products range from those belonging to ritualistic ceremonies to artifacts of utilitarian and artistic significance. This is a miniature decorated terracotta palanquin. A palanquin may be used to carry religious images in Hindu processions. Modern use of the palanquin is limited to ceremonial occasions, for instance, for carrying the bride in a traditional wedding or during funerals. View of the back of the object. This object has been procured from State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC).