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Source: PR944_01_07
Source Image: PR944_01_07 of Mahabalipuram workshops
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Description
Carver working on a design at Mahabalipuram.
Monument
Mahabalipuram workshops
Monument Type
Statuary
Material(s)
Granite
(Visual identification)
Date
bc
None
Collections
India
Location
Current Location
Mahabalipuram
Evidence for working practices
1. Guideline
Process
Laying-out
Description
The carver has painted a series of guides on the stone. Red lines mark out a grid and black lines the outline of the decorative form.
2. Toolmarks
Process
Rough shaping
Tool
Point
Method
Angle: Vertical (90°)
Force: Medium
Description
Marks of the point are visible on the side of the block and the roughly worked decorative element. The carver is also holding a very short point chisel. These are used very delicately even though this is a hard stone.
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