Lot Essay
The costume of the figure in the palanquin, together with the musicians, indicates that this is a barat, the procession that brings the groom to the bride's village for their wedding.
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RAJASTHAN, CIRCA 1800
Details
AN INDIAN IVORY PROCESSIONAL GROUP
RAJASTHAN, CIRCA 1800
With thirteen figures playing various instruments, four supporting a palanquin with a seated figure
4¾ in. (12 cm.) high; 8 in. (20.5 cm.) wide; 5 in. (12.5 cm.) deep
Together with twenty-three Indian ivory figures, late 19th century -- the tallest - 3 in. (8.8 cm.) high
RAJASTHAN, CIRCA 1800
With thirteen figures playing various instruments, four supporting a palanquin with a seated figure
4¾ in. (12 cm.) high; 8 in. (20.5 cm.) wide; 5 in. (12.5 cm.) deep
Together with twenty-three Indian ivory figures, late 19th century -- the tallest - 3 in. (8.8 cm.) high
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