Mausoleum of Salim Chishti in the courtyard of the Great Mosque, Fatehpur Sikri
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Mausoleum of Salim Chishti in the courtyard of the Great Mosque, Fatehpur Sikri. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘No.19. A Tomb at Futttypoor Sicri’; in pencil: ‘G. Steell.’ 1801 water-mark. 26 by 39 ins.
An Indian gentleman in his morpunkhi or peacock boat.
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An Indian gentleman in his ‘morpankhi’ or peacock boat on the river Ganges. Before him stands a servant with two yak’s-tail fly-whisks. Inscribed: ‘No.5. The Gift of E.E. Pote, Esqr. Elizath Collins’; also’ A morepunkih. The pleasure boat of a person of distinction.’ 10.25 by 23.75 ins.
The Muharram festival; the ‘ta‘ziyah’ in the imambara. Inscribed: ‘No.18. The Gift of E.E. Pote Esq. Elizath Collins. This is a Representation of the Mohurrum’;’ and is the Commemoration of the Murder of Hussen and Hosain two Mahomedan Saints: continued for ten days. A Machine is constructe...
Holi festival, a nobleman watching the celebrations
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The Holi festival, an Indian gentleman seated on a painted stool watches the celebrations. Men sing and dance and play on instruments; women squirt coloured water. Inscribed: ‘No.4. The Gift of E.E. Pote Esqr. Elizath Collins. This is a Hindoo Festival celebrated, among other sports, by thr...
Chait festival, on the banks of the Ganges at Patna
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The Chait festival being celebrated on the banks of the Ganges at Patna. Inscribed: ‘No’.’1. The Gift of E.E. Pote Esq. Elizath Collins Offerings of fruit to the Ganges: a religious Ceremony at which the Women are permitted to attend, and come down to the River side to celebrate: and as it is ...
Dasehra festival, the svarups of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita being carried in procession
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The Dasehra festival; effigies of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita being carried in procession, accompanied by musicians and bearers of standards and lanterns. Inscribed: ‘No.27 The Gift of E.E. Pote Esq. Elizath Collins’; also’ Religious Procession. Music and Dancing Girls. Men in the character of ...
A Hindu marriage; the bridegroom is being carried in procession in a palanquin, preceded by elephants, musicians and dancing girls. Inscribed: ‘No.7. The Gift of E.E. Pote, Esq. Elizath Collins’; also’ A Hindoo marriage No.’2. ‘The public procession made by the Bridegroom after the marriage w...
Swinging; six women are swinging inside a room while other women sing. Inscribed: ‘The Gift of E.E. Pote Esq. Elizath Collins’; also’ No.’2 ‘The’ ‘interior amusement of the Swing. Female attendants singing.’ 11.75 by 18 in.
Zenana scene, women playing pachisi and dressing themselves
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Zenana scene; women sitting on a rug, playing ‘pachisi’ and dressing themselves. Inscribed: ‘No.10. The Gift of E.E. Pote Esq. Elizath Collins’; also’ Ladies playing at Pachecia. The dress of women of distinction. Shoes.’ 11.75 by 20 ins.