Accession Number
2012/2.164

Title
Watercarrier

Artist(s)
Indian

Artist Nationality
Indian (South Asian)

Object Creation Date
19th century

Medium & Support
terracotta

Dimensions
3 1/2 in x 1 1/4 in x 1 3/4 in (8.89 cm x 3.18 cm x 4.45 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Professor Walter M. and Nesta R. Spink

Physical Description
A standing figure of a watercarrier holding a bag on his left hand side. His right arm appears to be no longer part of the sculpture. He appears to be weighed down to the one side and his body is tilted. He is wearing a skirt and a turban.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
casting

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
bags (generic containers)
men (male humans)
water (inorganic material)