In India, the caste system is based on different hierarchical groups or varnas defined by occupation. The Viswabrahmin caste comprises five sub-groups – carpenters, blacksmiths, bell metalworkers, goldsmiths and stone masons – all of which are said to be descendants of Vishwakarma, a Hindu deity.
Purchased from Charles Green in 1950.
Accession number: 1950.11.1 B
