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891. Add Or 746

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Portrait of Hajji Khair Allah Khan.. Artist(s): Muhammad 'Azim (fl.1854)
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Portrait of Hajji Khair Allah Khan, ambassador of Saiyid Muhammad Khan, ruler of Herat, to Kabul, kneeling with clasped hands on a rug, dressed in a grey robe and pinkish turban. Inscribed in Pesian characters: ‘Taswir i ‘alijah hajji al-Haramain Hajji Khair Allah Khan ilchi i sarkar i sardar S...
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Visual Arts
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Date Range:
1854
Extent:
1 Item

892. Add Or 746-747

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Add.Or.746-747 Two portraits of diplomats made in Afghanistan. By Muhammad ‘Azim (perhaps a Punjabi artist), 1854. Inscribed with names in Persian cha ...
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Add.Or.746-747 Two portraits of diplomats made in Afghanistan. By Muhammad ‘Azim (perhaps a Punjabi artist), 1854. Inscribed with names in Persian charactcrs and English. Gouache and water-colour; 8.75 by 7 ins. Purchased from Mrs Vandaleur, great-niece of Sir Herbert Edwardes, 26 October 1...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
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Date Range:
1854-1854
Extent:
2 items

893. Add Or 747

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Title:
Portrait of Saiyid Mir Hafiz-ji Sahib.. Artist(s): Muhammad 'Azim (fl.1854)
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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
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Date Range:
1854
Extent:
1 Item

894. Add Or 748

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Add Or 748
Title:
Svetambara Jain monk of the Dhundhiya sect with brush and mask.
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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...
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Visual Arts
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Date Range:
c 1856
Extent:
1 Item

895. Add Or 750

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Title:
Drawing in red called Sona representing the asterism Sravana which is drawn on the house wall on the Solono day
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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
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Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

896. Add Or 750-753

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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. ...
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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
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Date Range:
1904-1906
Extent:
4 items

897. Add Or 751

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Title:
Drawing of the Naga Panchami festival, 5th lunar Bhadon (August)., the snake god in his dwelling
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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

898. Add Or 752

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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.
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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:
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Date Range:
c 1905
Extent:
1 Item

899. Add Or 753

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Add Or 753
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Floor painting for the Devathan day in Kartik.
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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

900. Add Or 754

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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

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