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361. 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

362. Johnson 35,21

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,21
Title:
Khambhavati Ragini
Scope & Content:
Khambhavati Ragini. A girl kneels in worship before Brahma in a courtyard beneath a night sky. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘khambhach’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘vihagra’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag dipak ki ragini vihagra’; (4) Hindi ‘kabita’ describing Narad with his ‘vina...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

363. 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

364. Johnson 35,23

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,23
Title:
Varari Ragini
Scope & Content:
Varari Ragini. A prince sits on a bed embracing his lady who waves a fly-whisk and turns away to pick a leaf from a pot of flowers behind her. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag suha’ with the time of day appropriate; ‘barari’ written beneath; (2) Persian: ‘barari’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag bha...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

365. 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

366. 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

367. 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

368. Johnson 35,27

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,27
Title:
Bhairava Raga
Scope & Content:
Bhairava Raga. Siva stands by a shrine holding a trident and small drum while the Ganges flows from his knotted hair. Serpents entwine about his wrists and head. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘awal rag bhairon’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘bhairon’; (3) Hindi: ‘sri ra...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

369. Johnson 35,28

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,28
Title:
Sri Raga
Scope & Content:
Sri Raga. A princely lover and his lady sit on a bed beneath a canopy on a garden terrace listening to a girl who plays the ‘vina’ and sings. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian:’ rag’ (crossed out); ‘sri rag’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘sri rag’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag sri rag’; ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

370. Johnson 35,29

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,29
Title:
Vasanta Ragini
Scope & Content:
Vasanta Ragini. Krishna dances on a stool upon a garden terrace, holding his flute and a vase of flowers. Five girls accompany him with music. Inscriptions on reverse: (1 ) Persian: ‘basant’; (2) Persian: ‘basant’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag vasant’; (4) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (5) Hindi verses by Har...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item