1955 Rotogravure Brahmin Srirangam Tiruchirapalli India Temple Merchant XGRC8

This is an original 1955 duotone rotogravure of a Brahmin buying pencils in the street in front of a temple at Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, India. A Brahmin is a member of one of the four varnas (castes) in the the traditional Hindu societies of India and Nepal. CONDITIONThis 56+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Please note that there are a few small dark spots in the margins of this piece. Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Duotone Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 7.5 x 10.5 inches; 19 x 27 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Keywords specific to this image: Asia, Costume, SariXGRC8C55