Indian items from the early 20th century. The items include flowers of the neem tree (Azidirachta indica), used as a moth repellent, and an anklet and


Indian items from the early 20th century. The items include flowers of the neem tree (Azidirachta indica), used as a moth repellent, and an anklet and a nose ring. Watercolour by the British artist Olivia Fanny Tonge (1858-1949). This artwork is from a collection of watercolours drawn by Tonge in the period 1908 to 1913, during two visits to India. The collection was presented to the Natural History Museum, London, UK, in 1952.


Size: 4956px × 3526px
Photo credit: © NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, LONDON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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