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1. Add Or 19

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Add Or 19
Title:
Durga puja. Artist(s): Sevak Ram (c.1770-c.1830)
Scope & Content:
Durga puja. To the left an image of Durga on the verandah of a house before which a goat is being sacrificed in the courtyard. Inscribed on back: ‘Doorga-Puja. A religious festival held in honour (sic) Devi, and in commemoration of her victory over the giant Doorg, in consequence of which she...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1807-1809
Extent:
1 Item

2. Add Or 29

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Add Or 29
Title:
Durga Puja. Artist(s): Sevak Ram (c.1770-c.1830)
Scope & Content:
Durga Puja. Male dancers and musicians performing before an image of the goddess Durga installed inside a house. On the left a group of three men seated on painted stools, one smoking a hookah. By Sevak Ram (c.1770-c.1830), a Patna artist, c.1809. Water-colour; 11 by 8.5 ins. Purchased 14 N...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1809
Extent:
1 Item

3. Add Or 64

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Add Or 64
Title:
Six Boyim (?) festival costumes
Scope & Content:
Six Boyim(?) Festival Costumes. Inscribed: ‘Boyim Festival Costumes.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1828
Extent:
1 Item

4. Add Or 65

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Add Or 65
Title:
Muharram festival procession
Scope & Content:
Muharram festival procession. Inscribed: ‘Mahomedan Procession. Mahorum Festival.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1828
Extent:
1 Item

5. Add Or 66

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Add Or 66
Title:
Holi Festival
Scope & Content:
Holi Festival. Inscribed: ‘Hindoo Rajpoot Procession.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1828
Extent:
1 Item

6. Add Or 211

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Add Or 211
Title:
Five camels with riders accompanied by three men.
Scope & Content:
Five camels wearing decorated harnesses and green and orange saddle blankets. The rider on the lead camel is wearing a pink tunic and orange turban. One of the camels carries a large red and green flag, and another carries a pair of kettle drums. Two of the accompanying men appear to be holding ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

7. Add Or 212

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Add Or 212
Title:
Three camels and one horse with riders, followed by a groom and attendants.
Scope & Content:
Procession of three camels being ridden by men wearing orange tunics and swords. The camels possibly have guns mounted on their saddles. Two of the attendants on foot hold spears and another carries as small table or stool. The groom holds a fly-whisk and cloth. The camels appear to be a more co...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

8. Add Or 213

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Add Or 213
Title:
Procession of three horses with grooms and attendants.
Scope & Content:
Three richly decorated horses with gold and jewel encrusted bridles and brightly coloured saddle blankets, in procession. The grooms carry fly-whisks and the attendants carry weapons. 27cm by 42cm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

9. Add Or 214

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Add Or 214
Title:
Procession of four horses with grooms accompanied by two men.
Scope & Content:
Four horses wearing golden bridles and decorated saddles, each being lead by a groom carrying a fly-whisk. One of the horses appears to have been painted with orange paint on the lower torso and legs and on the upper torso in white paint. The painted horse is similar to a painted horse shown in ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item

10. Add Or 215

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 215
Title:
Procession of four horses, three with grooms and one with a rider. Two men accompany on foot.
Scope & Content:
Procession of four horses, three with grooms and one being ridden. Two men accompany on foot. The horses all wear elaborate golden bridles and decorated saddles. Each of the three grooms holds a fly-whisk. The rider of the forth horse wears a green tunic with an orange overskirt and a sword. One...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820-1825
Extent:
1 Item