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Title

Hindu devotional glove

19th century

Artists

Unknown Artist

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  • Details

    Place where the work was made
    Gujarat → India
    Cultural origin
    Kutch?
    Date
    19th century
    Media category
    Textile
    Materials used
    embroidered fabric
    Dimensions
    25.0 x 30.0 cm
    Credit
    Gift of Dr Jim Masselos 2010
    Location
    Not on display
    Accession number
    270.2010
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    Rare example of the glove worn by devotees when using their rosary beads: belief is that the glove intensifies the spiritual experience.

    Asian Art Department, AGNSW, October 2010.