Chariot drawn by bullocks
Description
An elaborately carved chariot is drawn by a pair of bullocks. The human figures depicting the dignitaries sitting inside the chariot, the chariot driver and the attendants standing with long spears have been carved with great detail. Similarly, the carvings on the chariot and bullocks have been executed with great patience. The artist has excelled in creating the thin thread-like reins of the cart. The pose of the bulls makes the whole object very lively.
Murshidabad was a famous centre of ivory carving in the 18-19th century. The ivory carvers were supported by the Nawabs of Bengal. The ivory carvings depicting Indian gods, chariots, elephant processions, and boats were popular and in great demand from British officers. In the international exhibitions of 1851 and 1888 finest ivory carvings from Murshidabad were an attraction.
Sir D J Tata Collection.
Collection
Indian Decorative Art
Object Type
Decorative Art
Material
Ivory
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
Ivory carving
Date
Early 19th century CE
Location
Murshidabad, West Bengal
Dimension
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