Collection: Joseph A. Towles Artifact Collection / Contributing Institution: Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston / Subject (Geographic): India, India, North, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh, India) - Lowcountry Digital Library Catalog Search Search Results

Start Over Collection Joseph A. Towles Artifact Collection ✖ Contributing Institution Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston ✖ Subject (Geographic) India, India, North, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh, India) ✖

1. Donkey bell

Description:: Brass donkey bell on multicolored beaded necklace; origin Varanasi (Benares).

2. Brass bowl

Description:: Brass bowl with lid for carrying holy water; origin Varanasi (Benares).

3. Brass bowl

Description:: Brass water bowl, origin Varanasi (Benares).

4. Brass spoon

Description:: Brass spoon for holy oil; origin Varanasi (Benares).

5. Brass Krishna statue

Brass Krishna statue

Description:: Brass statue of Krishna on a square base; origin Varanasi (Benares).

6. Brass Radha statue

Brass Radha statue

Description:: Brass statue of Radha, origin Varanasi (Benares).

7. Butter lamp

Description:: Brass butter lamp with the number 24 stamped into base; used by Buddhists to burn clarified yak butter, believed to aid in meditation; origin Varanasi (Benares).

8. Butter lamp

Description:: Hanging brass butter lamp attached to chain; used by Buddhists to burn clarified yak butter, believed to aid in meditation; origin Varanasi (Benares).

9. Cymbals

Description:: Brass temple cymbals attached by a string; origin Varanasi (Benares).

10. Wooden Radha statue

Wooden Radha statue

Description:: Wooden statue of Radha in costume, well-carved, back is plain except for hair; origin Varanasi (Benares).