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311. Add Or 4239

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4239
Title:
Maithil Brahmin aide-memoire for the decoration of the bridal chamber on the occasion of the 'first' marriage. RESTRICTED ACCESS. Artist(s): Siddheshvari Devi (fl. c.1940)
Scope & Content:
From the left, above: Four-armed Krishna in a tree with six men around it; seated Brahma and Ganesa; lotus circles with a head (the moon?) above; a wreathed bamboo shoot with two birds above. Below: Siva and Parvati in a pavilion with two fish above; Vishnu lying on Sesha, with Brahma and Laksm...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1940
Extent:
1 Item

312. Add Or 4240

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4240
Title:
Maithil Brahmin aide-memoire for the decoration of the bridal chamber on the occasion of the 'first' marriage. Artist(s): Siddheshvari Devi (fl. c.1940)
Scope & Content:
From the left: Siva and Parvati in a pavilion; four-armed Krishna and two ‘gopis’ (above) and seated Brahma (below); lotus circles surrounded by a turtle, a fish, Ganesa, two heads (sun and moon?), a wreathed bamboo-shoot with two birds above, a chequered board, a fan, and a necklace. A lotus s...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1940
Extent:
1 Item

313. Add Or 4275

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4275
Title:
Carts for a Hindoo Procession.
Scope & Content:
Two carts on wheels used for Hindu processions. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Carts for a Hindoo Procession.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

314. Add Or 4280

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4280
Title:
Two Hindus making an offering outside a Siva temple.
Scope & Content:
Two Hindus making an offering outside a Siva temple. A statue of Ganesh is shown to the side of the temple in which an image of Siva resides. Inscribed on opposite page: ‘Natives making an Offering.’ Water-colour; 105 by 180 mm.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

315. Add Or 4290

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4290
Title:
A Marriage Procession, The Bridegroom on Horseback and the Bride in a Doolee.
Scope & Content:
A Marriage Procession, The Bridegroom on Horseback and the Bride in a Doolee. The groom and bridegroom are accompanied by torch baring attendants and musicians. Inscribed on the opposite page: ‘A Marriage Procession, The Bridegroom on Horseback and the Bride in a Doolee.’ Water-colour; 105 by...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1790
Extent:
1 Item

316. Add Or 4300

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4300
Title:
A procession during the Durga Puja festival, an image of Kali trampling on Siva being carried. Artist(s): Sevak Ram (c.1770-c.1830)
Scope & Content:
A procession during the Durga Puja festival, an image of Kali trampling on Siva being carried past a building with towers and an arcaded veranda, with dru mmers and musicians in the procession and a devotee with snakes and a trident. Attributed to Sevak Ram, 1800-10. Inscribed in pencil on the...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1800-1810
Extent:
1 Item

317. Add Or 4304

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4304
Title:
The Harihar Chattar mela at Sonpur viewed from the east bank of the Gandak opposite Patna. Artist(s): Shiv Dayal (fl. c.1820)
Scope & Content:
f.3 The Harihar Chattar ‘mela’ at Sonpur, viewed from the garden of Sir Charles D’Oyly’s bungalow on the east bank of the Gandak opposite Patna, the foreground thronged with people, numerous boats and barges on the river, the temple of Mahadeva on the opposite bank with a large encampment, and...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1820
Extent:
1 Item

318. Add Or 4319

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4319
Title:
Brahmin ceremony: writing down particulars of the child's Nativity, immediately after its birth
Scope & Content:
‘No. 1. The Ceremony of writing down the Nateh-atterum, Navahgrahum & other particulars of the Child’s Nativity, i mmediately after its birth.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1786
Extent:
1 Item

319. Add Or 4320

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4320
Title:
Brahmin ceremony: putting Rings upon the ankles and wrists of the child.
Scope & Content:
‘No. 2. The Ceremony of putting Rings upon the ankles and wrists of the Child. Performed on the 7th Day after his Birth.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1786
Extent:
1 Item

320. Add Or 4321

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 4321
Title:
Brahmin ceremony: The purification of 3 pots of water
Scope & Content:
‘No. 3. The Pureazzenum Ceremony or purification of 3 pots of water. Performed on the 11th day of the Child’s age, i mmediately before the Nammaparnanum, or ceremony of naming the Child.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1786
Extent:
1 Item

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