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032-003279191 Subject Hindu imagery

1. Or 4769, f.29

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 4769, f.29
Title:
Dharma riding a white horse.
Scope & Content:
Dharma, his appearance as in 25, riding a white horse. Inscribed in Persian below: ‘dharm raj.’ ‘29. Another representation of Dehram Raj on Horseback.’
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

2. 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

3. Or 4769, f.1

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 4769, f.1
Title:
The Sudarshana Cakra of Vishnu, represented as a double lotus within concentric circles, on an uncoloured background.
Scope & Content:
The Sudarshana Cakra of Visnu, represented as a double lotus within concentric circles, on an uncoloured background. Inscribed in Persian: ‘sudarsan caker.’ ‘No. 1. Represents Soudarsun Tchaker, the fulmen or destructive weapon belonging to Bishen and made from the paring of the Sun by Bisuka...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

4. Or 4769, f.2

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 4769, f.2
Title:
Karma, standing four armed, haloed, bearing conch, discus, lotus and club, purple in colour with yellow dhoti and gold ornaments.
Scope & Content:
Karma, standing four armed, haloed, bearing conch, discus, lotus and club, purple in colour with yellow dhoti and gold ornaments. Inscribed in Persian: ‘karma.’ ‘2. Caram, a particular incarnation of the Supreme being exactly similar to Bishen – only, that the period of his existence is equal ...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

5. Or 4769, f.24

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 4769, f.24
Title:
Baladeva, white, crowned, jewelled and haloed, standing holding a plough in his right hand and a pestle in his left, with noticeable shadow to the right.
Scope & Content:
Baladeva, white, crowned, jewelled and haloed, standing holding a plough in his right hand and a pestle in his left, with noticeable shadow to the right. Inscribed in Persian below: ‘baldev.’ ‘24. Baldaio or Bulbhader – Krishen’s brother armed with an Indian plough and a wooden rice pestle his...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

6. Or 4770, f.1

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 4770, f.1
Title:
Young Krishna catching hold of his uncle Kansa's hair and pulling him off his portable throne.
Scope & Content:
Young Krishna catching hold of his uncle Kansa’s hair and pulling him off his portable throne. Kamsa is dressed as a Mughal nobleman holding sword and shield, the latter supports him as he falls onto the terrace, while his turban has already fallen from his head. Young Krishna wears short gold...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

7. Or 4769, f.26

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 4769, f.26
Title:
Yama, black and ugly, but crowned and haloed, seated on the back of a buffalo.
Scope & Content:
Yama, black and ugly, but crowned and haloed, seated on the back of a buffalo. Inscribed in Persian below: ‘jam.’ ‘26. Iam the Sovereign of Nark or Hell, the punisher of the wicked.’
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

8. Or 4769, f.12

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 4769, f.12
Title:
Narasimha the Man-Lion avatar seated disembowelling the king Hiranyakasipu, who lies across his lap, the king's son Prahlada standing reverently beside him but averting his face.
Scope & Content:
Narasimha the Man-Lion avatar seated in the black doorway of a grey wall, having emerged from the split pillar behind him, with this four hands disembowelling the king Hiranyakasipu, who lies across his lap, the king’s son Prahlada standing reverently beside him but averting his face. Inscribed...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

9. Or 4769, f.16

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 4769, f.16
Title:
Krishna standing beneath a flowering tree wearing a peacock crown and carrying his flute and a jewelled cup watches his brother Balabhadra wielding a plough to divert the course of the Jumna river.
Scope & Content:
Krishna standing beneath a flowering tree wearing a peacock crown and carrying his flute and a jewelled cup (gold flasks and another cup are at his feet), and coloured the same grey-blue colour as Rama beforehand, watches his brother Balabhadra wielding a plough against the rocks which have open...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

10. Or 4769, f.25

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 4769, f.25
Title:
Dharma, represented as a crowned and jewelled prince, wearing a yellow dhoti, haloed, seated on a small throne on a terrace, holding a book and a lotus, his assistants Citra and Gupta crouched on either side writing.
Scope & Content:
Dharma, represented as a crowned and jewelled prince, wearing a yellow dhoti, haloed, seated on a small throne on a terrace, holding a book and a lotus, his assistants Citra and Gupta crouched on either side writing. Inscribed in Persian below: ‘gupt. dharm raj. Citra.’ ‘25. Dehram Raj, the So...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1780
Extent:
1 Item

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