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861. Add Or 747

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Add Or 747
Title:
Portrait of Saiyid Mir Hafiz-ji Sahib.. Artist(s): Muhammad 'Azim (fl.1854)
Scope & Content:
Portrait of Saiyid Mir Hafiz-ji Sahib, Councillor of the Amir of Afghanistan. Full-length, dressed in green robe and turban and holding a long staff in his left hand. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘Taswir i sulalah al-sadat al-‘uzzam Mir Hafiz-ji Sahib ‘amal i Muhammad ‘Azim asamm abkam’ (P...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1854
Extent:
1 Item

862. Add Or 748

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Add Or 748
Title:
Svetambara Jain monk of the Dhundhiya sect with brush and mask.
Scope & Content:
A Svetambara Jain monk of the Dhundhiyas sect with brush and mask. By a Western Indian artist, perhaps at Bhuj, Cutch, c.1856. Inscribed on back in Gujarati: ‘goraji dhundiyo hame ra tadri khana pakhana me luretala vaniaonva padri.’ Water-colour; 5.75 by 4.5 ins. Presented by Mrs Mavis Stran...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1856
Extent:
1 Item

863. Add Or 749

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 749
Title:
Renumbered WD4167
Scope & Content:
Renumbered WD4167
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Unspecified
Extent:
1 Item

864. Add Or 750

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 750
Title:
Drawing in red called Sona representing the asterism Sravana which is drawn on the house wall on the Solono day
Scope & Content:
Drawing in red called Sona representing the asterism Sravana which is drawn on the house wall on the Solono day and worshipped by placing sweetmeats before it which are afterwards given to Brahmins. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Superstitious Decoration of buildings: Panjab. Indian antiquary...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

865. Add Or 750-753

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Add Or 750-753
Title:
Add.Or.750-753 Four drawings of designs for auspicious paintings in village houses in Gurgaon (Haryana). By village women of Gurgaon, Haryana, c.1905. ...
Scope & Content:
Add.Or.750-753 Four drawings of designs for auspicious paintings in village houses in Gurgaon (Haryana). By village women of Gurgaon, Haryana, c.1905. Pen-and-ink and water-colour; various sizes. Presented by Sir R.C. Temple, 23 September 1924. Note: These are the original drawings for the ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1904-1906
Extent:
4 items

866. Add Or 751

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Add Or 751
Title:
Drawing of the Naga Panchami festival, 5th lunar Bhadon (August)., the snake god in his dwelling
Scope & Content:
Drawing for the Naga Panchami festival, 5th lunar Bhadon (August). The drawing is done in black on the house wall and represents the snake god in his dwelling. It is supposed to prevent the house from being infested with snakes. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Superstitious Decoration of Build...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

867. Add Or 752

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 752
Title:
Drawing for a wall-painting for Kartik and Diwali showing (a) Radha on a peacock, (b) the goddess Amanashya on a peacock, (c) Laksmi smiling.
Scope & Content:
Drawing for a wall-painting for Kartik (October to November) and Diwali showing (a) Radha on a peacock, (b) the goddess Amanasya on a peacock, (c) Laksmi standing. Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Superstitious Decoration of Buildings: Panjab. Indian antiquary, Plate III. H. A. Rose. W. Griggs...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

868. Add Or 753

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Add Or 753
Title:
Floor painting for the Devathan day in Kartik.
Scope & Content:
Floor painting for the Devathan day in Kartik (October to November). Inscribed on front in pencil: ‘Superstitious Decoration of Buildings: Panjab. Indian antiquary, Plate IV. H.A. Rose. W. Griggs;’ on back in pencil: ‘Original drawings of Mr H.A. Rose’s Article on Superstitions and Ceremonie...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

869. Add Or 754

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 754
Title:
Taj Mahal, Agra.
Scope & Content:
The Taj Mahal, Agra. Probably by a Delhi or Punjabi amateur painter, 1897. Inscribed on back: ‘By the brother of Laieq’s bearer. Umballa. 1897.’ Pencil and water-colour; 13 by 16.5 ins. Presented by Major N.V.L. Rybot, 4 February 1958. Note: Major Rybot served in the Indian army 1896-1920...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1897
Extent:
1 Item

870. Add Or 755

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 755
Title:
A pile-carpet loom being worked at Hunsur (Mysore)
Scope & Content:
A pile-carpet loom at Hunsur (Mysore). By a South Indian artist, 1850. Pen-and-ink and water-colour; 17.5 by 24.5 ins. Inscribed in Persian: ‘ghalichah buni (bunni) ka pathra’ (Rug weaving loom): in English: ‘Plan and Elevation of a Carpet loom with five men at work. Grazing Farm. Hoonsoor....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1850
Extent:
1 Item

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