The Thanjavur Art Plate is an artifact which is exclusively made in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a circular plate and a handicraft consisting of metals such as silver, bronze, and copper embossed with figures of gods and goddesses at its center.
The Thanjavur Art Plate was made as an exclusive gift item by the artisans of Thanjavur at the suggestion of the Rajah Serfoji-II (1777–1832) during the Maratha rule in Thanjavur. However, today, the usage of these art plates has expanded to a multitude of purposes.
With symbols of deities, animals, and saints inscribed in the centre and intricate floral designs and geometric patterns carved out at the peripheries, these art plates are emblems of the ancient Indian tradition and how this tradition finds its place in the contemporary world.
GI Tag Number : 63
Certificate Number : 42
Geographical Area : Tamil Nadu
Special Cover Release Date : 03 September 2015
Cancellation : Thanjavur 613 001
Type : Special Cover
Cover Identification Number : TN/27/2015
Enlarged View of Illustration
Enlarged View of Cancellation
No comments:
Post a Comment