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1. Foster 5009

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Foster 5009
Title:
Conch shell with carved design.
Scope & Content:
Conch shells (sankha or shankha) are common accoutrements of ascetics in India. This one has been cut at the tip so it can be blown into to make a loud noise. During the lifetime of Bhai Maharaj Singh conches such as this were used during daily religious activities. The shell measures 17 cm ac...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1840s
Extent:
1 Item

2. Foster 5010

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Foster 5010
Title:
Finger ring with Gurmukhi inscription on face. Inscription is reversed to use as a seal.
Scope & Content:
The inscription on the face of the ring was used as a seal. It reads, 'Akal Sahai Maharaj Singh ji', which translates, 'The Immortal (God) protects: Maharaj Singh ji'. 'Akal Sahai' was a common motto used in the 18th and 19th century. It is found on coins, sword hilts and manuscripts of import...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1840s
Extent:
1 Item

3. Foster 5012

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Foster 5012
Title:
A sewing needle and cotton thread
Scope & Content:
This needle and thread would have functioned as a handy sewing kit. The needle is 5.3 cm long. These objects belonged to Bhai Maharaj Singh, a Sikh warrior and leader who was a key player in the Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848-49). On 28 December 1849 he was captured by Henry Vansittart (1818-189...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1840s
Extent:
1 Item

4. Foster 5013

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Foster 5013
Title:
Two steel rings.
Scope & Content:
This pair of rings were probably worn as bracelets. Steel bracelets (Kara) are one of the five sacred symbols of Sikhism. The steel rings are slightly different sizes. The outer diameter of one is 7.8 cm and of the other is 7.5 cm. Bhai Maharaj Singh Collection These objects belonged to Bha...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1840s
Extent:
1 Item

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