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Date:
1951
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Framed photo image of Sri Anandamayi Ma seated, eyes closed.
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Well-carved stone sculpture of an animal with four horns, used in a domestic shrine; possibly depicts Nandi the bull, from Hindu mythology.
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Siva Lingam; stone article used for worship in a domestic shrine; origin South India.
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Miniature Siva Lingam; stone article used for worship in a domestic shrine; origin Varanasi (Benares), India.
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Miniature brass bell for a domestic shrine used during Puja; origin India.
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Brass donkey bell on multicolored beaded necklace; origin Varanasi (Benares).
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Brass bowl with lid for carrying holy water; origin Varanasi (Benares).
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Brass water bowl, origin Varanasi (Benares).
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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."
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Container to hold water or oil, handle has snake at top near the opening, intricate design; origin India.
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Brass spoon for holy oil; origin Varanasi (Benares).
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Pair of small brass peacock feather tops for holy oil, some red in decoration; origin India.
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Brass statue of Radha, origin Varanasi (Benares).
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Brass figurine of the Hindu goddess Durga standing on decorated platform.
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Hindu wick holder for a butter lamp; one circular holder surrounded by five teardrop-shaped holders, serpent-shaped handle; origin North India.
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Brass statue of Krishna crawling as a child; face and head piece highly stylized.
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Brass statue of Krishna on a square base; origin Varanasi (Benares).
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Incense burner cemented by symbols for sacred syllables "ma" and "aum"; origin Tamil Nadu.
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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).
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Hanging brass butter lamp attached to chain; used by Buddhists to burn clarified yak butter, believed to aid in meditation; origin Varanasi (Benares).
