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11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. Johnson 38

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 38
Title:
Manuscript of the Karnama-i 'Ishq in Persian by Rai Anand Ram Mukhlis, with 36 miniatures, including portraits of the emperor Muhammad Shah and Itimad a-Daula Qamaruddin Khan. Artist(s): Govardhan (fl. 1730-40)
Scope & Content:
A manuscript of the romance in Persian ‘Karnama~i-ishq’ by Rai Anand Ram Mukhlis, written by the scribe Harkulall completed on 25 Safar AH 1148/17 July 1735. Illustrated with 36 contemporary Mughal miniatures. On the flyleaf is a note signed by the author dated AH 1151/AD1738-39 recording that...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1735
Extent:
1 Item

20. Or 4770, f.2

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 4770, f.2
Title:
The five Pandava brothers walking in a line.
Scope & Content:
The five Pandava brothers walking in a line, Yudhisthira carrying his ‘khadga’ over his shoulder, Bhima his mace, the other three have sheathed swords, all but Bhima have bows over the shoulder and quivers on their backs, Arjuna carries an arrow. Nakula a book and Sahadeva a jar, all dressed in ...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item