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941. Johnson 35,14

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,14
Title:
Ramakali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Ramakali Ragini. The lover humbles himself at the feet of his lady who disdainfully turns her head away. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag ramkali’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘ram kali’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag hindol ki ragini ramkali 2’; (4) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (5) ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

942. Johnson 35,15

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,15
Title:
Vilavali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Vilavali Ragini. A lady sits beneath a canopy in a garden adjusting her earring before a mirror held by a maid. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag alhaiya’ an the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘vilaval’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag hindol ki ragini vilavali 1’; (4) Sanskrit verse (2 lines)...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

943. Johnson 35,16

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,16
Title:
Kakubha Ragini
Scope & Content:
Kakubha Ragini. A lady stands between two trees in a landscape holding a garland in each hand. Two peacocks strut before her. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘kakubh’; (2) Hindi: ‘rag malkaus ki ragini kakubha pa[n]chahi’; (3) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (4) Hindi ‘doha’ and ‘sawaiya’ by ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

944. Johnson 35,17

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,17
Title:
Gunakali Ragini
Scope & Content:
Gunakali Ragini. A girl kneels on a terrace before a lotus pool holding a lotus flower in her left hand. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘gunkali’; (2) Hindi: ‘rag malkaus ki ragini gunkari 4’; (3) Sanskrit verse (2 lines); (4) Hindi ‘doha’ and ‘kabita’ by Harivallabha (7 lines); (5) Per...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

945. Johnson 35,18

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,18
Title:
Gauri Ragini
Scope & Content:
Gauri Ragini. A lady sits under a tree in a landscape holding a ‘vina.’ Her left hand is outstretched as if she is singing. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘gauri’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘gauri’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag malkaus ki ragini gauri tisri’; (4) Sanskrit verse (...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

946. Johnson 35,19

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,19
Title:
Vihagra Ragini
Scope & Content:
Vihagra Ragini. The lover mounted on a caparisoned elephant, holds hands with his lady who sits at a window before a starlit sky. Chains on the elephant’s feet suggest it has been a ‘must’ elephant. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘kedara’ crossed out and replaced by ‘rag vihagra’ with ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

947. Johnson 35,20

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,20
Title:
Malkos Raga
Scope & Content:
Malkos Raga. A prince, enthroned on a terrace with a severed head on a salver at his feet, is acclaimed by a courtier who holds a lance. A second courtier attends behind the throne with a ‘morchal.’ Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag malkaus’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persi...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

948. Johnson 35,21

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,21
Title:
Khambhavati Ragini
Scope & Content:
Khambhavati Ragini. A girl kneels in worship before Brahma in a courtyard beneath a night sky. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘khambhach’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘vihagra’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag dipak ki ragini vihagra’; (4) Hindi ‘kabita’ describing Narad with his ‘vina...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

949. Johnson 35,22

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,22
Title:
Vibhasa Ragini
Scope & Content:
Vibhasa Ragini. Lovers kneel on a bed and embrace. The man holds a bow and arrow. A white cockerel is perched in a tree on the right. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘bihbhas’ and the time of day appropriate; (2) Persian: ‘bibhas’; (3) Hindi: ‘ragini bibhas bhairo’[n] ‘ki pa’[n]’chhi’;...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item

950. Johnson 35,23

Reference (shelfmark):
Johnson 35,23
Title:
Varari Ragini
Scope & Content:
Varari Ragini. A prince sits on a bed embracing his lady who waves a fly-whisk and turns away to pick a leaf from a pot of flowers behind her. Inscriptions on reverse: (1) Persian: ‘rag suha’ with the time of day appropriate; ‘barari’ written beneath; (2) Persian: ‘barari’; (3) Hindi: ‘rag bha...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1770-1775
Extent:
1 Item