Kanphat yogis. Mughal, c.1740. Presented by Dr John Fleming, c.1814. Inscribed above: ‘From Dr Flemming’; numbered ‘15’ on reverse. Gouache; mounted with yellow border. 58 by 88 mm; page 202 by 142 mm. Three kanphat yogis sit round a fire at night. Trees spread above them, and a pavilion ...
A visit to an ascetic. Mughal, c.1740. Presented by Dr John Fleming, c.1814. Inscribed above: ‘From Dr Fleming’ (repeated on reverse); on reverse in Persian characters: ‘‘amal-i dal chand’ (the work of Dal Chand); numbered ‘14’. Gouache; mauve border. 107 by 145 mm; page 146 by 187 mm. Rev...
Two ascetics; a wandering Hindu mendicant carrying a bell and a Muslim dervish.
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Two ascetics; a wandering Hindu mendicant carrying a bell, and a Muslim darvish. Inscribed in Persian characters:’ faqiran jangam. benawa’; also inscribed with Urdu verse.
Four ascetics and worshipper. Inscribed: ‘Female Tuppassee with her follower and worshippor. Swainee Narain’s followers who never go abroad alone at least two and will never touch female or coin if accidentally touched will abstain from food for two days. 25th friday excluded done in 6 days.’