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471. Johnson 5,17

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 5,17
Title:
Four-monthly sacrifice (Chaturmasya-yaga). Artist(s): Sital Das (fl. 1780-1782), attributed to
Scope & Content:
The four-monthly sacrifice (Chaturmasyayaga). Attributed to Sital Das. Inscribed on the picture with description in Sanskrit in nagari characters; on reverse: an offset impression of part of another inscription. Drawing with water-colour on paper; paper extensions added. 335 by 435 mm; page ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

472. Johnson 51,7

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 51,7
Title:
Tara Devi standing over a prostrate male figure
Scope & Content:
Tara Devi. Numbered 6 in Persian inventory note; identified on reverse:’ taradebi’ (Tara Devi). Tara, with green complexion and third eye, stands over a male figure in a white ‘dhoti.’
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1770
Extent:
1 Item

473. Johnson 5,18

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 5,18
Title:
Ritual of Brihaspati. Artist(s): Sital Das (fl. 1780-1782), attributed to
Scope & Content:
The ritual of Brihaspati. Attributed to Sital Das. Inscribed on the picture with description in Sanskrit in nagari characters. Drawing with water-colour on paper; paper extensions added. 390 by 370 mm; page 485 by 400 mm. A sacrificial fire burns beside a column to which is tethered a goat....
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

474. Johnson 51,8

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 51,8
Title:
Five-faced Siva on Kailasa with Parvati, Ganesa and Nandi
Scope & Content:
Siva. Bengal, c.1770. Richard Johnson Collection. Purchased 1807. Numbered 66 in Persian inventory note (repeated on a slip of paper on reverse). Gouache with gold; orange border with two dotted green lines. 208 by 168 mm; page 277 by 225 mm. Siva is in his five-headed form with ten arms,...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1770
Extent:
1 Item

475. Johnson 5,19

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 5,19
Title:
Soma Sacrifice (Vajapeya-yaga). Artist(s): Sital Das (fl. 1780-1782), attributed to
Scope & Content:
A Soma sacrifice (Vajapeya-yaga). Attributed to Sital Das. Inscribed on picture with description in Sanskrit in nagari characters. Drawing with water-colour on paper. 455 by 395 mm. A sacrificial fire burns beside a column to which is tethered a goat. Brahmins are seated and standing on ei...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

476. Johnson 51,9

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 51,9
Title:
The Devi, sitting upon a five-faced Siva
Scope & Content:
The Devi. Numbered 5 in Persian inventory note; identified on reverse: ‘shri mahadava’ (Sri Mahadeva). The Devi, enthroned and diademed, holds a bow and arrows and sits upon the figure of ‘panchamukha’ Siva (with his five faces and ten arms). Female attendants are on either side and four gods...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1770
Extent:
1 Item

477. Johnson 5,20

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 5,20
Title:
Agnistoma Sacrifice. Artist(s): Sital Das (fl. 1780-1782), attributed to
Scope & Content:
The Agnistoma sacrifice. Attributed to Sital Das. Inscribed at bottom with description in Sanskrit in nagari characters. Drawing with water-colour on paper; paper extensions added. 267 by 435 mm; page 480 by 380 mm. A fire smoulders in a square area beside a column to which is tethered a go...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

478. Johnson 5,21

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 5,21
Title:
Horse sacrifice (Asvamedha-yaga). Artist(s): Sital Das (fl. 1780-1782), attributed to
Scope & Content:
The horse sacrifice (Asvamedha-yaga). Attributed to Sital Das. Inscribed on the picture with description in Sanskrit in nagari characters; on reverse: an offset impression of part of another inscription. Drawing with water-colour on paper. 400 by 472 mm. Numerous Brahmins and a girl sit and...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

479. Johnson 5,22

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 5,22
Title:
Human sacrifice Naramedha-yaga. Artist(s): Sital Das (fl. 1780-1782)
Scope & Content:
The human sacrifice (Naramedha-yaga). By Sital Das. Inscribed at bottom in Persian: ‘‘amal-i sital das’ (the work of Sital Das); on the chamber in Sanskrit in nagari characters:’ vadhya-sala’ (the execution chamber); at bottom, a further note in Sanskrit. Drawing with water-colour on paper. ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item

480. Johnson 5,23

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 5,23
Title:
Constellation of Saptarishi. Artist(s): Sital Das (fl. 1780-1782), attributed to
Scope & Content:
The constellation of Saptarishi. Attributed to Sital Das. Inscribed on the picture with identifications of the ‘rishis’ in Sanskrit in nagari characters. Drawing with water-colour on paper; circular; border uncoloured; extensions on two sides. 305 mm diameter; page 385 by 385 mm. The conste...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1780-1782
Extent:
1 Item