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Subject Ascetics

11. Add Or 106

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Title:
Naked ascetic, seated by a fire with a crooked stick under his armpit
Scope & Content:
Naked ascetic ‘(tapasvi,’ one who performs penances), seated by a fire with a crooked stick under his armpit. Inscribed: ‘86. Tuppersu. (a Priest Man).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

12. Add Or 107

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Title:
Ramanandi devotee wearing a patchwork coat and holding a rosary
Scope & Content:
‘Ramanandi’ (Vaishnava) devotee wearing a patchwork coat ‘(gudri)’ and holding a rosary. Inscribed: ‘87. Raumaunundey. (Hermit man).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

13. Add Or 108

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Title:
Ascetic wearing a saffron dhoti leaning on a swing; a rosary in his left hand
Scope & Content:
Ascetic wearing a saffron ‘dhoti’ leaning on a swing; a rosary in his left hand. Inscribed: ‘88. Tharra Shree. Hermitman.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

14. Add Or 109

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Title:
Two Dhvajadhari (Vaisnava) ascetics dressed in red clothes; one holding a red flag on a pole
Scope & Content:
Two ‘Dhvajadhari’ (Vaishnava) ascetics dressed in red clothes; one holding a red flag on a pole. Inscribed: ‘89. Dhuzzau Dhaurey. Hermitman.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

15. Add Or 110

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Title:
Nanakshahi ascetic dressed in a white shirt and shawl, a blue punkah in his hand
Scope & Content:
‘Nanakshahi’ ascetic dressed in a white shirt and shawl, a blue punkah in his hand. Inscribed: ‘90. Naunucksoy. Hermitman.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

16. Add Or 111

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Title:
Dandi (Saiva ), a follower of Sankaracharya, dressed in saffron carrying a stick and a calabash
Scope & Content:
‘Dandi’ (Shaiva) ascetic, a follower of Shankaracharya, dressed in saffron carrying a stick and a calabash. Inscribed: ‘91. Dundey. Hermitman.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

17. Add Or 112

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Title:
Hindu ascetic dressed in white carrying a rosary in his right hand
Scope & Content:
Hindu ascetic dressed in white carrying a rosary in his right hand. Inscribed: ‘92. Thoarah. Hermitman.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

18. Add Or 113

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Title:
Hindu ascetic carrying a black staff and a white fly whisk.
Scope & Content:
Hindu ascetic carrying a black staff and a white fly whisk. Inscribed: ‘93. Zuttee. Hermitman.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

19. Add Or 114

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Title:
Kanphata (split-eared) Saiva ascetic wearing a saffron dress and carrying a red bag on his left shoulder and a trident in his right hand. He has the distinctive black earring of his sect.
Scope & Content:
‘Kanphata’ (split-eared) Shaiva ascetic wearing a saffron dress and carrying a red bag on his left shoulder and a trident in his right hand. He has the distinctive black earring of his sect. Inscribed: ‘94. Kaun’ ‘Fauttah. (Beggar).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

20. Add Or 116

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Title:
Bairagi (Vaisnava devotee) wearing a loin cloth and carrying a one-stringed instrument and clappers.
Scope & Content:
‘Bairagi’ (Vaishnava devotee) wearing a loin cloth and carrying a one-stringed instrument ‘(ektara)’ and clappers ‘(khartala).’ Inscribed: ‘96. Byragey. (Beggar).’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1815-1820
Extent:
1 Item

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