Carved Conch with Lakshmi-Narayana
White conch shell with black designs; shaped like a vase with one side cut away; round base tapering to a point; wider middle section tapering to narrow neck; large opening on one side; exterior covered in black designs featuring people and various patterns; interior dark brown with some rust-colored spots.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 11th–12th century
- Medium
- Shell with silver additions
- Culture
- India (possibly West Bengal) or Bangladesh
- Dimensions
- 469 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette
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