Jul 16, 2012
Jul 16, 2012

Female Attendant Bearing Fly-Whisk (Chauri)

Female Attendant Bearing Fly-Whisk (Chauri)

700s

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Ivory

Overall: 7.8 x 2.3 x 1 cm (3 1/16 x 7/8 x 3/8 in.); Base: 2.2 x 2.3 cm (7/8 x 7/8 in.)

Weight: 14.4 g (0.51 oz.)

John L. Severance Fund 1972.35.2

Location

Did you know?

The chaurī, or flywhisk, is a frequent attribute of attendants.

See also
Collection: 
Indian Art
Type of artwork: 
Ivory
Medium: 
Ivory

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