Collection: Joseph A. Towles Artifact Collection / Contributing Institution: Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston / Subject (Geographic): 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 ✖

1. Framed image of Sri Anandamayi Ma

Framed image of Sri Anandamayi Ma

Date:: 1951
Description:: Framed photo image of Sri Anandamayi Ma seated, eyes closed.

2. Stone animal sculpture

Stone animal sculpture

Description:: Well-carved stone sculpture of an animal with four horns, used in a domestic shrine; possibly depicts Nandi the bull, from Hindu mythology.

3. Siva Lingam (Religious article)

Siva Lingam (Religious article)

Description:: Siva Lingam; stone article used for worship in a domestic shrine; origin South India.

4. Siva Lingam (Religious article)

Siva Lingam (Religious article)

Description:: Miniature Siva Lingam; stone article used for worship in a domestic shrine; origin Varanasi (Benares), India.

5. Puja bell

Description:: Miniature brass bell for a domestic shrine used during Puja; origin India.

6. Donkey bell

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

7. Brass bowl

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

8. Brass bowl

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

9. Brass liquid sprinkler with intricate support

Brass liquid sprinkler with intricate support

Description:: Intricate brass support with a cupperhood in the shape of a cobra that holds a brass bowl. The bowl has a perforated hole that is used to drip liquid. Original description from Colin Turnbull reads "brass Vvandi bowl support Lingham in clothed Lotus."

10. Brass container

Brass container

Description:: Container to hold water or oil, handle has snake at top near the opening, intricate design; origin India.