Image title: Chaupar gamesmen (Jade)

5. Chaupar gamesmen
Northern India
19th century
Jade, agate, carnelian; carved
Dia. 2; Ht. 2.5 cm
Acc. no.: 62.3101/6...20

[Part of the series Leisure and Sports activities]

Transcription (not proofread):

चौपड़ की गोटियां
उत्तरी भारत
19वीं शताब्दी
यशब, गोमेद, कार्नेलियन; उत्कीर्णित
व्यास : 2; ऊं. 2.5 से.मी.
अवाप्ति सं० : 62.3101/6,...20

caupara kī goṭiyāṃ
uttarī bhārata
19vīṃ śatābdī
yaśaba, gomeda, kārneliyana; utkīrṇita
vyāsa : 2; ūṃ. 2.5 se.mī.
avāpti saṃ0 : 62.3101/6,...20

chaupad ki gotiyan
uttari bhaarat
19vii.n shataabdi
yashab, gomed, kaarnelian; utkiirnit
vyaas : 2; uun. 2.5 se.mii.
avaapti san0 : 62.3101/6,...20

Gallery information:

These photographs are from the section “Decorative Arts” within the National Museum of New Delhi (India). Decorative arts are functional objects whose design and decoration reflect a culture's artistic sensibilities and development. In India, this tradition is ancient, dating back to the Harappan Civilization and defined by 'alamkara' (ornamentation) inspired by nature.