Astrologer (a Brahmin who interprets the almanac for villagers) and wife: the man holds a palm-leaf manuscript.
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Astrologer (a Brahmin who interprets the almanac for villagers) and wife; the man holds a palm-leaf manuscript. Inscribed: ‘A Panchangee or Kalender & his Wife.’
Brahmin astrologer and wife; the man holds a palm-leaf manuscript, his wife brass pots. Inscribed: ‘The usual Costume of the Brahmin Cast’;’ called Punchanggum, or foreteller of Events.’
Two astrologers consulting a horoscope. Artist(s): Tagore, Gaganendranath (1867-1938)
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Two astrologers consulting a horoscope, c.1920. Signed: ‘GT’; inscribed on back: ‘Astrologers 9.5” by 6.25”‘ Water-colour; 342 by 254 mm. Gift to W.G. Archer from Suresh Podar, July 1969. Presented by Mildred and W.G. Archer, 1977. Note: See Photo 450.
Uttam, Sarup Nirmal Budh Jotishi Shankernath. Principal Pundit & Astrologer at the Court of Lahore. Lithograph by Colesworthy Grant from Sketches of Oriental Heads Calcutta, 1839-46. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
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Uttam, Sarup Nirmal Budh Jotishi Shankernath. Principal Pundit & Astrologer at the Court of Lahore. Lithograph by Colesworthy Grant from Sketches of Oriental Heads Calcutta, 1839-46.. Artist(s): Grant, Colesworthy (1813-1880)
The Joshi, or village astrologer, squatting on the ground with a horoscope in his hand. March 1872. Artist(s): Kipling, John Lockwood (1837-1911)
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The ‘Joshi,’ or village astrologer, squatting on the ground with a horoscope in his hand. March 1872. Inscribed on front in water-colour: ‘J.L.K. Khangaum March 1872;’ on back in pencil: ‘No 24. The Josi (village priest and astrologer).’
'Dybuck, Astronomer'. Seated astrologer preparing a chart. Section 3, pl. 2, in volume 1 of Solvyns, B. 'Les Hindous, Description de leurs Moeurs, Coutumes et Ceremonies.' Paris: 1808. Artist(s): Solvyns, Frans Balthazar (1760-1824)
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'Dybuck, Astronomer'. Seated astrologer preparing a chart. Section 3, pl. 2, in volume 1 of Solvyns, B. 'Les Hindous, Description de leurs Moeurs, Coutumes et Ceremonies.' Paris: 1808.. Artist(s): Solvyns, Frans Balthazar (1760-1824)
'A Dybuck' [astrologer]. Section 1st No.13 from 'A Collection of Two Hundred and Fifty Coloured Etchings descriptive of the Manners, Customs and Dresses of the Hindoos by Balt. Solvyns'. Calcutta, 1799. Artist(s): Solvyns, Frans Balthazar (1760-1824)
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'A Dybuck' [astrologer]. Section 1st No.13 from 'A Collection of Two Hundred and Fifty Coloured Etchings descriptive of the Manners, Customs and Dresses of the Hindoos by Balt. Solvyns'. Calcutta, 1799.. Artist(s): Solvyns, Frans Balthazar (1760-1824)