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Object Number
985-14-60/14444.3
Display Title
Written sheets
Descriptions
Object Description
Indian writing. Three partial sheets of parchment type paper. Each sheet has five lines of Indian writing on both sides in black ink. Vertical red lines demarcate borders. Each sheet is torn, faded, spotted and has been repaired with clear tape. Uncertain of lettering or language.
Inventory Description
Painting, writing fragment, Hindi script, black and red ink on both sides, stain
Classification
- Painting
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
India
/
Maharashtra
Materials
Paper, Ink
Dimensions
Overall: 16.9 x 10.8 x 0.1 cm (6 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-14-60/14444.3
Provenance
Donor
Dr. Cora DuBois
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| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 985-14-60/14444.2 | Written sheets |
Painting
|
Maharashtra
| |
| 985-14-60/14444.1 | Written sheets |
Painting
|
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