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531. Johnson 46,9

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 46,9
Title:
Buddha avatar
Scope & Content:
Buddha avatar. 154 by 98 mm. A four-armed goddess sits on a lotus with Brahmins standing in worship on either side. Note: Painters at this date had little knowledge of Buddhist iconography. For the Buddha they sometimes used Jain images and sometimes the goddess Chandi Devi, as in this case.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1775-1780
Extent:
1 Item

532. Johnson 47,1-7

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 47,1-7
Title:
J.47,1-7 Seven illustrations of the avatar’s’ of Visnu. Bengal, c.1775-80. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed on painted surfaces ...
Scope & Content:
J.47,1-7 Seven illustrations of the avatar’s’ of Visnu. Bengal, c.1775-80. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Inscribed on painted surfaces with identifications in English; numbered on reverse in Persian numerals 1-3 and 6-9, indicating the original positions of the three missing s...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1769-1771
Extent:
7 items

533. Johnson 35,14

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,14
Title:
Ramakali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Ramakali Ragini. The lover humbles himself at the feet of his lady who disdainfully turns her head away. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag ramkali’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘ram kali’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag hindol ki ragini ramkali 2’; (4) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (5) ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

534. Johnson 35,16

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,16
Title:
Kakubha Ragini
Scope & Content:
Kakubha Ragini. A lady stands between two trees in a landscape holding a garland in each hand. Two peacocks strut before her. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘kakubh’; (2) Hindi: ‘rag malkaus ki ragini kakubha pa[n]chahi’; (3) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (4) Hindi ‘doha’ and ‘sawaiya’ by ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

535. Johnson 35,17

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,17
Title:
Gunakali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Gunakali Ragini. A girl kneels on a terrace before a lotus pool holding a lotus flower in her left hand. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘gunkali’; (2) Hindi: ‘rag malkaus ki ragini gunkari 4’; (3) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (4) Hindi ‘doha’ and ‘kabita’ by Harivallabha (7 lines); (5) Per...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

536. Johnson 35,20

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,20
Title:
Malkos Raga
Scope & Content:
Malkos Raga. A prince, enthroned on a terrace with a severed head on a salver at his feet, is acclaimed by a courtier who holds a lance. A second courtier attends behind the throne with a ‘morchal.’ Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag malkaus’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

537. Johnson 35,22

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,22
Title:
Vibhasa Ragini
Scope & Content:
Vibhasa Ragini. Lovers kneel on a bed and embrace. The man holds a bow and arrow. A white cockerel is perched in a tree on the right. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘bihbhas’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘bibhas’; (3) Hindi: ‘ragini bibhas bhairo’[n] ‘ki pa’[n]’chhi’;...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

538. Johnson 35,24

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,24
Title:
Bangali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Bangali Ragini. A Brahmin sits before a lingam shrine with his hand in a rosary-bag ‘(go-mukhi).’ Behind him is a thatched hermitage with a tiger in the doorway. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘bangali’; (2) Hindi: ‘rag bhairava ki ragini bangali tisri’; (3) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

539. Johnson 35,25

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,25
Title:
Bhairavi Ragini
Scope & Content:
Bhairavi Ragini. A lady makes offerings to Siva at a lingam shrine. A Nandi bull lies in the foreground. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘bhairavi’;’ (2)’ Hindi: ‘rag bhairava ki ragini bhairavi dusri’; (3) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (4) Hindi ‘doha’ and ‘kabita by’ Harivallabha (7 lines...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

540. Johnson 35,26

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,26
Title:
Madhumadhavi Ragini
Scope & Content:
Madhumadhavi Ragini. A lady hurries indoors as a storm approaches, upsetting a dish of ‘pan’ in her haste. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘madhumadh’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘madhumadh’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag bhairava ki ragini madhumadhavi pahli’;.(4) Sanskrit verse (2 ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item