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The Maharaja of Mysore, who probably commissioned it as a diplomatic gift, had presented it to George V and Queen Mary in 1923. \r\nIt is not the usual accurate copy of a particular building. Instead, it is a mixture of details loosely based on several Hindu temples at Belur, Halebid and Somnathpur, near Mysore, that were built during the medieval Hoysala dynasty. However, its shape resembles a casket and is quite different from that of a temple.","physicalDescription":"Architectural model of a medieval Hindu temple, carved in sandalwood upon a polished teak-wood base. The model is composite in style, but is based partly on details of Hoysala dynasty temples at Halebid, somnathpur and Belur.  The model is in one storey resting upon a pitha and surmounted by a pavilion.  In the front and back are double doors and on the sides two mandapams. The decoration consists of figures of various Hindu gods etc, within niches, scrolling floriate stems, lotus-petal fillets etc. The plan of the temple is a twelve pointed star each point of which rests on the back of a crouching elephant. The dome of the pavilion is surmounted by a kalasha.  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Given to the V&A by T.M. King George V and Queen Mary. Exhibited at the British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, 1924.\r\nThe model is composite in style and rather than representing any particular temple is a composition, which according to the Museum Register is based mainly on details from the Hoysala dynasty temples at Halebid, Somnathpur and Belur. 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It was subsequently displayed at the British Empire Exhibition in Wembley, 1924. Although details are loosely based on the temples at Belur, Halebid and Somnathpur, the model's shape is quite different. \r\nMysore, South India; early 20th century\r\nSandalwood\r\nIM.321-1924\r\nGiven by Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary","date":{"text":"9/09/2002","earliest":"2002-09-09","latest":"2002-09-09"}}],"partNumbers":["IM.321-1924"],"accessionNumberNum":"321","accessionNumberPrefix":"IM","accessionYear":1924,"otherNumbers":[{"type":{"text":"RF number","id":"THES57673"},"number":"RP 1924/8039"}],"copyNumber":"","aspects":["WHOLE"],"assets":[],"recordModificationDate":"2025-08-15","recordCreationDate":"2002-12-31","availableToBook":false}}