

Two box panels with mithuna couples
Two rectangular panels side by side, made of light-colored material, possibly ivory or carved wood. Each panel depicts a couple in an embrace. The man and woman on the left panel face right; the man on the left has his arm around the woman's waist and his hand on her hip; she has her right hand on his arm and her left on his shoulder. The man and woman on the right panel face left; the man on the right has his arm around the woman's waist and his right hand on her back; she looks back at him and has her left arm around his neck. The figures wear traditional Indian attire and jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, and a headpiece. The background of each panel features intricate carvings of floral patterns and foliage. A carved pillar separates the two panels. The panels have a decorative border around the edges. The background behind the panels is black. The artwork is by an unknown artist and is titled "Two box panels with mithuna couples".
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 17th–early 18th century
- Medium
- Ivory backed with gilded paper
- Culture
- India (Tamil Nadu)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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