cover image: Seated Hindu Goddess

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Seated Hindu Goddess

Research in Progress Rectangular, featuring raised decoration of Eastern Indian goddess seated on undecorated shield, surrounded by swirling foliate motifs. Reverse features goddess standing next to palm tree. Female with upraised arms on lid, as well as bottom. Lid hinged on side. Striker on each vertical side.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Date published
late 19th century
Dates
late 19th century
Format
Silver
Pages
5.6 x 3.6 x 1.5 cm (2 3/16 x 1 7/16 x 9/16 in. )
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1978-146-1208
Rights
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/7b124269e29cbf5ff6c48a995e9f0cbd