Bhairavi Ragini. A lady kneels in worship before a shrine to Siva; three girls are in attendance. Inscribed on reverse in Urdu: ‘5, panjom, ragini bhibhas-i bhairon’ (5, fifth, ‘Bibhas Ragini’ of ‘Bhairava).’ 234 by 165 mm.
Kanada Ragini. A prince stands by a slain elephant with severed tusks, as a companion with a lance acclaims his deed. Inscribed on reverse in Urdu: ‘3, sivvom, ragini adana-i meghi mallar’ (3, third, ‘Adana Ragini’ of ‘Megha Mallar).’ 230 by 159 mm.
Bhairava Raga. A Shaivite lord with a gold halo is seated before a pavilion; a girl rubs him with sandal paste, and musicians and girls are in attendance. Inscribed on reverse in Urdu: ‘1, avval, raga bhairon (1, first, Bhairava Raga).’ 241 by 168 mm.
Gujari Ragini. A lady seated on a couch holding flowers listens to a girl musician. Inscribed on reverse in Urdu: ‘4, chaharom, ragini kedara-i dipak’ (4, fourth, ‘Kedara Ragini’ of ‘Dipaka).’ 232 by 162 mm.
A girl braiding her hair. Murshidabad, c.1770. Purchased March 1958. Inscribed incorrectly on a slip of paper in Urdu pasted on the reverse: ‘4,’ ‘chaharom, sri raga’ (4, fourth, ‘Sri Raga).’ Gouache with gold; on album pages with pink, blue, and plain borders sprinkled with gold; from the s...
A girl with a tambur. Murshidabad, c.1770. Purchased March 1958. Inscribed incorrectly on a slip of paper in Urdu pasted on the reverse: ‘4, chaharom, ragini bhakarah-i meghi malar’ (4, fourth, ‘Bhakarah Ragini’ of’ Megha Malar).’ Gouache with gold; on album pages with pink, blue, and plain ...
Shaikh Sa‘di sleeping. Mughal, c.1710. Purchased 1 November 1931. Gouache with gold; on an album page with gold-decorated borders, the outer border with a bold foliate diaper in gold. 170 by 126 mm; page 475 by 316 mm. Reverse: a page of ‘nasta‘liq’ calligraphy by Muhammad Ikram; 17th centu...
Add.Or.359-393 35 mica paintings and three cards in a blue box with a painting of a hookah-burdar on the lid. The mica paintings consist of 3 sets, e ...
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Add.Or.359-393 35 mica paintings and three cards in a blue box with a painting of a hookah-burdar on the lid. The mica paintings consist of 3 sets, each of twelve (one item missing), depicting dancing-girls and their musicians, occupations and servants. The three cards are each painted with a...