Palanquin Representation Item Number: B731 a-f from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model palanquin carriage. Carriage has a black leather canopy top and valence with a tooth patterned edge, navy blue curtains with yellow trim, and a wooden carrying frame with brass metal support straps. Baluster shaped legs. Inside is lined with blue and white striped cloth and is accompanied by a black leather seat and floor board.
Cultural Context
Model of carriage to transport women, human porters carried shafts fore and aft.
Item History
- Made in India
- Owned by British Museum before August 1960
- Received from British Museum (Exchanger) during August 1960
What
- Name
- Palanquin Representation
- Identification Number
- B731 a-f
- Type of Item
- representation
- Material
- wood, leather skin, fibre and brass metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved, sewn and tied
- Overall
- height 20.0 cm, width 41.0 cm, depth 9.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian ? or Indian: Central Indian ?
- Previous Owner
- British Museum
- Received from
- British Museum (Exchanger)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Ownership Date
- before August 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1960
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 0022/0012 b a-f