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The Court of the Temple of Madura
The Court of the Temple of Madura

The Court of the Temple of Madura

Place of OriginMadura, Tamil Nadu state, India
Dateapprox. 1885-1920
MaterialsCollodion silver print
DimensionsH. 9 5/8 in x W. 11 3/4 in, H. 24.4 cm x W. 29.8 cm
Credit LineFrom the Collection of William K. Ehrenfeld, M.D.
Object number2005.64.506
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsPhotography
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Inscribedon verso: The Court of the Temple of --Madura-- "The Sacred Parrot" Observe him in the cage. A marvellous bird-being the size of a Jackdaw in body but the shape & eact coloring of a Canary (Orange-lemon & white) quite unique, Each of these carved pillars is formed of one stone only.