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Comb Panel with a Seated Devi

1600s

Ceylon, Kandy

Medium
ivory
Measurements
Overall: 6.2 x 8.9 x 0.7 cm (2 7/16 x 3 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of George P. Bickford 1955.384
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Location
Not on view
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A light brown ivory carving depicts a rectangular panel divided into three vertical sections. In the center, a four-armed goddess sits cross-legged, wearing a tall crown and large earrings. Large birds in the outer panels face toward her. Swirling foliate patterns fill the background, and a row of eight flowers lines the bottom. Gaps between the figures create an openwork effect, while fine lines detail the goddess's hair and bird feathers.

Comb Panel with a Seated Devi

1600s

Ceylon, Kandy

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