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A carved wooden rectangular panel divided into multiple framed sections. The relief carvings depict various scenes featuring human figures holding tools or weapons, alongside animals including birds, monkeys, felines, a large, adorned elephant, and other animals.
Carved Panel
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Carved Panel

Artist Indian Artist
Date18th-19th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumWood
Dimensions16 3/4 x 25 3/4 x 1 in. (42.5 x 65.4 x 2.5 cm)
framed [inherent]: 22 1/2 x 31 in. (57.2 x 78.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Woodward from the Collection of Percy Woodward
Object number1996.3.2
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