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1. Or 4770, f.19

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 4770, f.19
Title:
Bhairava, depicted as a short dark man with curly hair wearing shorts, and haloed, and blowing a long curved trumpet, facing a black mastiff.
Scope & Content:
Bhairava, depicted as a short dark man with curly hair wearing shorts, and haloed, and blowing a long curved trumpet, facing a black mastiff. Inscribed in Persian below: ‘bhairavan.’ ‘19. Bhaioon, I believe the representation of the Morning.’ Note: Bhairava’s mount is a dog.
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

2. Or 4770, f.20

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 4770, f.20
Title:
Narada, dressed in dhoti and scarf, crowned and haloed, carrying a vina over one shoulder and with a rosary in his left hand.
Scope & Content:
Narada, dressed in dhoti and scarf, crowned and haloed, carrying a vina over one shoulder and with a rosary in his left hand. Inscribed in Persian below: ‘narad.’ ‘20. Nard, the Inventor of the Bin, the Daiota of concord & discord, of counsel and a noted Muni, 2d. son’ of Birmha.
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

3. Or 4770, f.32

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 4770, f.32
Title:
Guru Nanak, dressed in a blue long gown and a blue pointed cap, haloed, seated on a terrace with the musician Mardana dressed in a long green jama and green turban, playing the rebab.
Scope & Content:
Guru Nanak, dressed in a blue long gown and a blue pointed cap, haloed, seated on a terrace with the musician Mardana dressed in a long green ‘jama’ and green turban, playing the rebab. Inscribed in Persian below: ‘. mardana. nanak shah.’ ‘32. Nanuc, the Illustrious founder of the Sect of the ...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

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