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Storyteller's Box

Storyteller's Box
India, Rajasthan, Chitor, about 1900
polychromed wood, 31 inches (78.7 cm) high

Anonymous gift
1985.550


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Used by a wandering storyteller, this painted box has hinged doors with multiple scenes from the life of Krishna, a Hindu god indentified by his blue skin.


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