Bangali Ragini. A male ascetic is performing ‘puja’ on the platform of a shrine with a leopard resting in the doorway behind, and a gold sun above the trees. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Malav Ragini.’ 156 by 118 mm.
Bhairavi Ragini. A girl kneels at a shrine to Siva playing a small pair of cymbals. A girl attendant stands on the left and the white bull Nandi is lying on the right. Gouache with gold; on an album page with gilt-sprinkled and florally decorated borders. 156 by 105 mm; page 260 by 203 mm.
Dipaka Raga. Bengal, c.1770. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed incorrectly on reverse in Persian: ‘Kedarah ragini.’ Gouache with gold; on an album page with fawn and gilt-sprinkled borders. 158 by 108 mm; page 267 by 206 mm. A princely lover with a flame burning in his...
Ramakali Ragini. A lover kneels beside his lady to plead with her. The lady turns away from him and holds heir veil in position with one hand. A bed is on the right and a lamp burns. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Gujari.’ 155 by 117 mm.
Kanada Ragini. A warrior, with blue skin, a crown and holding a sword and a severed tusk, is saluted by a man with a lance. An attendant is on the left and a slain elephant in the foreground. Gouache with gold; on an album page with gilt-sprinkled and florally decorated borders. 156 by 104 m...
Kamoda Ragini. A lady sits on a bed of lotus petals in a glade, raising her left hand towards a bird perched in a tree behind her. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Khambhavati Ragini.’ 156 by 117 mm.
Todi Ragini. A girl stands in a glade holding a ‘vina’ over her left shoulder and extending her right hand to a pair of deer which face her. Inscribed on reverse in Persian: ‘Sarang Ragini.’ 158 by 120 mm.