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.
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‘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).’
Bairagi (Vaisnava devotee) wearing a loin cloth and carrying a one-stringed instrument and clappers.
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‘Bairagi’ (Vaishnava devotee) wearing a loin cloth and carrying a one-stringed instrument ‘(ektara)’ and clappers ‘(khartala).’ Inscribed: ‘96. Byragey. (Beggar).’
Bairagi (Vaisnava devotee) wearing a loin cloth and carrying a bowl of fire and tongs
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‘Bairagi’ (Vaishnava devotee) wearing a loin cloth and carrying a bowl of fire and tongs ‘(chimta).’ Inscribed: ‘97. Byragey. (a Kind of Beggar Keep a pan on his head for fire flame).’
Kabirpanthi, or follower of Kabir, carrying an arm-rest and wearing a white shirt.
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‘Kabirpanthi,’ or follower of Kabir, carrying an arm-rest and wearing a white shirt, saffron ‘dhoti’ rosary and red cap; a red bag on his left shoulder. Inscribed: ‘98. Kubbeer Puntee. Beggar.’
Brahmin with brass vessel and dish of flowers; river scene in background.. Artist(s): Muhammad Amir, Shaikh, of Karraya (fl.1830s-40s)
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Brahmin with brass vessel and dish of flowers; river scene in background. Inscribed: ‘Bruhman. S. Mohammed Ameer. Pa’ Std at Kurraya.’ Note: 1845 water-mark.