Gauri Ragini. A lady is seated alone on a hillock by a lake at sundown. Inscribed on reverse in Urdu: ‘4, chaharom, ragini devgandhar-i malkos’ (4, fourth, ‘Devgandhar Ragini’ of ‘Malkos).’ 227 by 159 mm.
Megha Raga. Krishna dances in a glade to the rhythm of music played by four girl musicians; peacocks perch in the trees above. Inscribed on reverse in Urdu: ‘2, dovvom, ragini kamur-i meghi mallar’ (2, second, ‘Kamur Ragini’ of ‘Megha Mallar).’ 228 by 164 mm.
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.
Kakubha Ragini. By Fath Chand, Mughal, c.1750-60. Purchased January 1957. Inscribed on border in Persian: ‘‘amal-i fath chand’ (the work of Fath Chand). Gouache with gold; blind gold panel above; on an album leaf with borders of tinted paper decorated with gold sprinkling and arabesques. 11...
Bhairavi Ragini. A lady kneels before a shrine to Siva with her attendant standing on the terrace behind her. Identified in Hindi: ‘Bhairavi Ragini,’ and numbered ‘2’.
Nata Ragini. A girl on horseback fights a male warrior on foot having slaughtered one in the foreground. Identified in Hindi: ‘Nata Ragini,’ and numbered ‘3’.
Malasri Ragini. A lady sits holding two lotus flowers while a girl stands before her holding two gold sashes. Identified in Hindi: ‘Sindhavi Ragini,’ and numbered ‘4’.