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221. Add Or 3231

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Add Or 3231
Title:
Scene in the Imambara at the height of the Muharram Festival
Scope & Content:
Scene in the Imambara at the height of the Muharram Festival. The ‘ta‘ziya’ and standards in the central domed pavilion are illuminated by lamps and a fire. In the courtyard around the pavilion many figures dressed in the green of mourning weep and beat their breasts. Inscribed on back in i...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1790-1800
Extent:
1 Item

222. Add Or 3232

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3232
Title:
The veneration of the standards during the Muharram Festival
Scope & Content:
The veneration of the standards during the Muharram Festival.. Garlands and flowers are being offered to the furled standards, which have been placed by a tomb under a canopy beside a banyan tree. Tents in the background. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘Mussulman ceremony during the Mohurram.’ ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1790-1800
Extent:
1 Item

223. Add Or 3233

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3233
Title:
The ta'ziyahs being taken to the river for immersion on the last day of the Muhurram Festival, escorted by sepoys
Scope & Content:
The ‘ta‘ziyahs’ being taken to the river for immersion on the last day of the Muharram Festival, escorted by sepoys. One is being carried on an elephant; others on poles on mens’ shoulders. A frenzied crowd dances around. The river and woods and hills beyond. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘Th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1790-1800
Extent:
1 Item

224. Add Or 3236

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3236
Title:
A Muslim wedding procession by night
Scope & Content:
A Muslim wedding procession by night winding its way to a pavilion in the background. Inscribed on back in pencil: ‘A Mussulman Marriage Procession’; in ink ‘A Mussulman Marriage Procession in its full Ceremony and Splendour.’ 458 by 742 mm; 410 by 702 mm within border.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1790-1800
Extent:
1 Item

225. Add Or 3294

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3294
Title:
Parbatia woman carrying the kalsa at a marriage ceremony
Scope & Content:
A Parbatia woman carrying the ‘kalsa’ at a marriage ceremony. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘Purbuttiah woman carrying the Kalas at a Goorkah Marriage procession.’. 155 by 280 mm. Note: See Oldfield II, 21.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1860
Extent:
1 Item

226. Add Or 3295

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3295
Title:
Gurkha marriage procession
Scope & Content:
A Gurkha marriage procession. 125 by 333 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1860
Extent:
1 Item

227. Add Or 3297

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3297
Title:
A Vajracharya performing the Hom ceremony
Scope & Content:
A Vajracharya performing the ‘Hom’ ceremony. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘A ‘Vajra-acharya’, or Buddhist Priest, performing the rite called ‘Hom’, which consists in casting Ghee, grain, flowers, et’c.’. into the sacred flame as an offering to the Supreme Deity’. 260 by 340 mm. Note: See Oldfie...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1860
Extent:
1 Item

228. Add Or 3310

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3310
Title:
Maithil Brahmin bride with two attendants. On reverse, Radha and Krishna
Scope & Content:
Maithil Brahmin bride with two attendants, c.1920-40. On reverse, Radha and Krishna. Pen-and-blue ink; 405 by 330 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1940
Extent:
1 Item

229. Add Or 3311

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3311
Title:
Two Maithil Brahmin bridegrooms with flowering tree.
Scope & Content:
Two Maithil Brahmin bridegrooms with flowering tree. Pen-and-blue and black ink; 405 by 330 mm
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1940
Extent:
1 Item

230. Add Or 3312

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 3312
Title:
Maithil Brahmin bridegroom with attendant.
Scope & Content:
Maithil Brahmin bridegroom with attendant. Pen-and-black ink; 405 by 330 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1920-1940
Extent:
1 Item

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