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11. Add Or 4686

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Add Or 4686
Title:
One of two illustrated pages from a dispersed manuscript of the Khamsa of Amir Khusraw of Delhi: Khusrau questions Buzurg Umid on natural sciences.
Scope & Content:
Khusrau questions Buzurg Umid on natural sciences, the composition in two panels: on the right the bearded Khusrau talking to Buzurj Umid who waves a chowrie at him over a large-flowered plant, against a yellow background; on the left three courtiers stand listening against a red background. Cu...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1450
Extent:
1 Item

12. Add Or 5275

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5275
Title:
Sukuntala Devotee Durbasha cursing Sukuntolla for not attending to him when he appeared before him. She was occupied with the thought of her lover.. Artist(s): Calcutta Art Studio (fl.1890s)
Scope & Content:
‘Hindu Sacred Pictures. Series B. No. 6. Sakuntala’ [Bengali and Hindi] ‘Durbasha cursing Sakuntola’ [together with the appropriate Sanskrit verse]. [Added caption:] ‘9. Sukuntala Devotee Durbasha cursing Sukuntolla for not attending to him when he appeared before him. She was occupied w...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 Item

13. Add Or 5276

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5276
Title:
Daghda Matsya Palayun Roasted fish being rewakened into life escaped into water from the hands of Chinta, queen to Shreebutsha Rajah, who is in distress through the influence of Saturn.. Artist(s): Calcutta Art Studio (fl.1890s)
Scope & Content:
‘Dagdha matsya phalayan’ [Bengali & Hindi] [Added caption:] ‘10. Daghda Matsya Palayun Roasted fish being rewakened into life escaped into water from the hands of Chinta, queen to Shreebutsha Rajah, who is in distress through the influence of Saturn.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 Item

14. Add Or 5277

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5277
Title:
Damayanti Damayanti left alone in the wilderness by Nala Rajah, her husband, who lost his senses through the influence of Saturn. Artist(s): Calcutta Art Studio (fl.1890s)
Scope & Content:
‘Hindu Sacred Pictures. Series B. No. 2. Parityakta Damayanti’ [Bengali and Hindi] [Added caption:] ‘11. Damayanti Damayanti left alone in the wilderness by Nala Rajah, her husband, who lost his senses through the influence of Saturn.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 Item

15. Add Or 5291

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5291
Title:
Madun Vasma The oriental cupid reduced to ashes by a flash from Siva’s forehead.. Artist(s): Calcutta Art Studio (fl.1890s)
Scope & Content:
‘Madan bhasma’ [Bengali and Hindi] ‘Madan vasma.’ [Added caption:] ‘25. Madun Vasma The oriental cupid reduced to ashes by a flash from Siva’s forehead.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 Item

16. Add Or 5317

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5317
Title:
Nala-Damayanti The King Nala and his wife Damayanti in exile.. Artist(s): Calcutta Art Studio (fl.1890s)
Scope & Content:
‘Naladamayanti’ [Bengali and Hindi] Nala Damayanti. [Added caption missing: ‘ 51. Nala-Damayanti The King Nala and his wife Damayanti in exile.’]
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 Item

17. Add Or 5318

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5318
Title:
Savitri Savitri praying for her husband’s life to Yama.. Artist(s): Calcutta Art Studio (fl.1890s)
Scope & Content:
‘Savitri’ [Bengali, Hindi and English]. [Added caption:] ‘52. Savitri Savitri praying for her husband’s life to Yama.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 Item

18. Add Or 5319

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5319
Title:
Vishmer Sara-Sajya Vishma lying on the bed of arrows in the battle-field of Kurukshetra.. Artist(s): Calcutta Art Studio (fl.1890s)
Scope & Content:
‘Bhishmer sarasajya’ [Bengali]. [Added caption:] ‘53. Vishmer Sara-Sajya Vishma lying on the bed of arrows in the battle-field of Kurukshetra.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 Item

19. Add Or 5326

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5326
Title:
Sorojini (Dramatic) Sorojini mounting the funeral pile after the incasion of Chittore.. Artist(s): Calcutta Art Studio (fl.1890s)
Scope & Content:
‘Sorojini’ [Bengali, Hindi and English. With Bengali quotation from drama]. [Added caption:] ‘60. Sorojini (Dramatic) Sorojini mounting the funeral pile after the invasion of Chittore.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1890
Extent:
1 Item

20. Add Or 5576

Reference (shelfmark):
Add Or 5576
Title:
Page from a dispersed Rasamanjari depicting the heroine Anusayana 2.
Scope & Content:
A page from a ‘Rasamañjari’, showing the second Anuśāyanā heroine, who is sad on account of the hot weather putting an end to her normal trysting place with her lover in a charming grove full of young leaves and birds and peacocks. Her friend advises her to meet her lover in his house instead. ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1620-1625
Extent:
1 Item