Necklace
A silver coloured metal necklace, from India. It is made from long suspended links of metal in zig-zag shapes.
Necklace
A plaited cord necklace, from India. It has a pendant of two carved metal cylinders with glass inlay.
Necklace
A necklace worn by the women of the Muriah's of Bastar, in central India. It is made from a metal hoop with a loop and eye fastening.
Necklace
A necklace worn by the women of the Muriah's of Bastar, in central India. It is made from a metal hoop with a loop and eye fastening. There are 16 brass loops suspended from the metal ring.
Necklace
A necklace worn by the women, or possibly a child, of the Muriah's of Bastar, in central India. It is made from a metal hoop with a loop and eye fastening. The necklace is expandable and is decorated ...
Opium Pipe
A long, wooden, Chinese opium smoker's pipe made of a brass plate supporting a polished stone knob. The pipe has Chinese floral decoration and an inscription.
Ornament
This small brass ornament is from Delhi. It features two men and an elephant feeding from a bucket.
Ornament
This small metal model is from China. It is a model of a five-tiered pagoda or temple building.
Ornament
This small metal model is from China. It is a model of sedan chair being carried by two men.
Painting
This is one of a group of paintings that depict Indian trades or occupations. The image has been painted onto a thin sheet of mica. This painting depicts an Ayah, or nurse, holding a red basket.
Painting
This is one of a group of paintings that depict Indian trades or occupations. The image has been painted onto a thin sheet of mica. The painting depicts a Dhobie, or washerman, ironing at a table.
Painting
This is one of a group of paintings that depict Indian trades or occupations. The image has been painted onto a thin sheet of mica. This painting depicts a Mehter, or house maid, with a basket and broom....
Painting
This is one of a group of paintings that depict Indian trades or occupations. The image has been painted onto a thin sheet of mica. This painting depicts a Durrie, or tailor, sewing fabric.
Painting
A coloured painting on a thin sheet of mica depicting an Indian trade or occupation. It shows a Hookah Bedar or pipe bearer, with a man holding a rattle and a large curling pipe.
Painting
A coloured painting on a fine sheet of mica depicting an Indian trade or occupation. It shows a Maulie or Indian gardener, with a man carrying a large green basket of fruit.
Painting
A coloured painting on a fine sheet of mica depicting an Indian trade or occupation. It shows a Kitmutgar or personal attendant, with a man standing holding an umberella.
Painting
A coloured painting on a fine sheet of mica depicting an Indian trade or occupation. It shows a Jutch Wallah or shoe black, with a man cleaning pairs of shoes and boots.
Painting
A coloured painting on a fine sheet of mica depicting an Indian trade or occupation. It shows a Kitmutgar or butler, standing with a man who is wearing a red turban.