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Ravana addresses Sita in the garden of Lanka, from Chapters 53 and 54 of...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Guler
1966.143CCCC0
Rama and Lakshmana Fighting Ravana, from a Dashavatara (Ten Incarnations...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Chamba, Court of Raj Singh (reigned 1764–94)
1953.357CCCC0
Ravana’s sister Shurpanakha complains that Lakshmana cut off her nose...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, possibly Rajput Kingdom of Mandi, court of Sidh Sen (reigned 1684–1727)
2018.107CCCC0
Feast where Vishnu decides he will incarnate as King Dasharatha’s sons,...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra
2018.121CCCC0
Sugriva challenges his brother Vali, King of the Forest Dwellers, to a...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Nurpur, Court of Dayadhata (reigned 1700–1735)
1973.103CCCC0
Folio 18 from a Chandana Malayagiri Varta (Story of King Chandana and...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kishangarh
1968.108CCCC0
Ravana battles the great vulture Jatayu and feeds him blood-covered...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kishangarh
1968.108.aCCCC0
Jatayu approaches Rama and Lakshmana who are wondering where Sita could...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kishangarh
1968.108.bCCCC0
Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra
2018.119CCCC0
Enthroned Rama and Sita receive homage from their monkey and bear Allies...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Nurpur
2018.117CCCC0
Royal Women Celebrating Diwali
Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow
1971.82CCCC0
Tiered Court Scene
Chitarman II (Indian, c. 1680–с. 1750)
1973.237CCCC0
Tuti-Nama (Tales of a Parrot)
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279CCCC0
Khujasta kills the pet mynah who advises her not to be unfaithful to...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.8.aCCCC0
The merchant hears of his wife’s unfaithfulness (above); the unfaithful...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.10.bCCCC0
The sentinel in the employ of the Shah of Tabaristan prepares to...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.16.aCCCC0
The goldsmith and the carpenter inform the king of a dream in which the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.20.aCCCC0
The goldsmith judged; the bear cubs trained by the carpenter as though...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.23.aCCCC0
The mendicant’s wife deceives him with a soldier, from a Tuti-nama ...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.26.bCCCC0
The soldier receives a garland of roses from his wife which will remain...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.27.aCCCC0
The two cooks, who attempt to seduce the warrior’s loyal wife, are...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.29.aCCCC0
The two erring cooks, dressed as maidservants, fall at the prince’s feet...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.30.aCCCC0
The monkey slain, his blood to be used as medicine for the ailing prince...
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1962.279.33.bCCCC0
The hunter throws away the baby parrots, who pretend to be dead, and...
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1962.279.35.aCCCC0
The hunter offers the mother parrot to the king of Kamarupa, from a Tuti...
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1962.279.36.bCCCC0
Seven men disputing possession of a woman bring her before the Tree of...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.42.aCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Seventh Night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.43.aCCCC0
The vizier dissuades the king of Bahilistan from executing the dervish...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.44.bCCCC0
The dervish brings in as dowry an elephant laden with gold, from a Tuti...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.45.aCCCC0
The dervish brings the King of Kings before the king of Bahilistan, from...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.46.aCCCC0
The king of Bahilistan offers his daughter to the King of Kings, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.46.bCCCC0
The Brahman gambler sees the daughter of the king of the jinns in a pit...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.47.bCCCC0
The daughter of the king of the jinns bows before the King of Kings who...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.49.bCCCC0
The rejuvenated old man and the daughter of the king of the jinns take...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.50.bCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Eighth Night, from...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.51.bCCCC0
The astrologer predicts a calamity for the newly born prince in his...
Banavari 1 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.52.bCCCC0
The young prince is presented to the king, his father, by his teacher,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.54.bCCCC0
The king’s handmaiden takes the prince away to the harem, from a Tuti...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.55.aCCCC0
The prince rejects the amorous advances of the king’s handmaiden, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.55.bCCCC0
The prince being taken away for execution on the false complaint of the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.56.bCCCC0
Landscape with a lotus pool, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot):...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.57.bCCCC0
A woman asks her lover to leave her house, brandishing his sword and...
Gujarati (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.58.aCCCC0
Landscape with a lotus pool, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot),...
Gujarati (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.59.aCCCC0
The prince, once reprieved, is returned to the palace of execution a...
Gujarati (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.59.bCCCC0
The handmaiden again appeals for justice and the prince is led to the...
Gujarati (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.61.bCCCC0
The lover’s son makes an elephant of the pastry dough carried by the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.62.aCCCC0
The unfaithful wife explaining away the presence of the dough elephant,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.62.bCCCC0
The handmaiden appeals for justice and the prince is taken to the...
Tara 2 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.63.bCCCC0
The prince’s ordeal continues, he is ordered away to be executed for the...
Ghulam 'Ali (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.66.aCCCC0
The farmer, father of the son with the deceitful wife, steals away with...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.68.aCCCC0
The deceitful wife persuades her husband to sleep in the same place...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.68.bCCCC0
The merchant’s clerk replaces the sugar purchased by the philandering...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.70.aCCCC0
The husband berates his wife for purchasing gravel instead of sugar,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.70.bCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Eleventh Night,...
Banavari 2 (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.87.aCCCC0
The Brahman’s predicament is conveyed by the wind to the fish who...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.89.aCCCC0
The creatures of the sea are asked by the king of the Ocean to take a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.89.bCCCC0
The king of the Ocean, having assumed human form, arrives at the court...
Ghulam 'Ali (Indian, active 1550s-1590s)
1962.279.92.aCCCC0
The Brahman, unable to select from the four gifts of the king of the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.93.bCCCC0
The street cleaner, on his way to meet King Bhojaraja, sleeps under a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.97.aCCCC0
King Bhojaraja tries in vain to ascertain the whereabouts of the pearl...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.97.bCCCC0
The infant son of the king of Isfahan responds to music, from a Tuti...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.105.aCCCC0
The invention of musical instruments from the intestines of a monkey,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.108.bCCCC0
The origin of music from a fabulous bird of India which had seven holes...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.110.bCCCC0
The wolf advises the lion to consult the cat, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.114.aCCCC0
The daughter-in-law of the king of Banaras, charmed by the music of a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.119.bCCCC0
The vagabond crosses a stream with the possessions of the daughter-in...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.120.aCCCC0
The daughter-in-law of the king of Banaras sees the jackal deprived of...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.121.aCCCC0
The daughter-in-law returns from her misadventure, feigning insanity,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.122.bCCCC0
The merchant Mansur departs on a sea voyage, leaving his wife behind,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.125.bCCCC0
The young man, who has magically taken on the appearance of Mansur the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.128.aCCCC0
The young man changes himself to look like Mansur, and thus inveigles...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.128.bCCCC0
The false Mansur punished before the judge and expelled from the city,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.129.bCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Eighteenth Night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.130.bCCCC0
The prince meets a carefree dancing dervish whose good fortune he...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.131.bCCCC0
Nikfal, the fortune of the prince in the form of a woman, offers to...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.132.aCCCC0
The prince, having deprived the snake of its natural food, a frog, feeds...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.132.bCCCC0
The prince and Nikfal are joined by Khalis and the Mukhlis who are the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.134.bCCCC0
The prince, with the help of Mukhlis who changes into a frog, recovers...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.135.bCCCC0
Khalis repays the prince for his kindness by changing into a snake and...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.136.aCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Nineteenth Night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.138.aCCCC0
The Brahman’s wife who killed a peacock and ate its gallbladder on the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.140.aCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twentieth Night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.143.aCCCC0
Three suitors fight amongst themselves for the hand of the devotee’s...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.144.bCCCC0
The suitors take the devotee’s daughter out of her tomb after breaking...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.146.aCCCC0
The third suitor strikes the devotee’s daughter and thus restores her to...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.146.bCCCC0
The three suitors again begin to quarrel among themselves for the hand...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.147.aCCCC0
The Brahman comes upon a lion who has a deer and a gazelle as his...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.150.aCCCC0
The wolf and the jackal, serving as viziers, instigate the lion who...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.152.aCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twenty-second...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.154.aCCCC0
The court jester meets a Zangi dancing with joy, and learns from him...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.155.aCCCC0
As punishment, the jester’s wife and the Zangi are thrown into fire and...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.158.bCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twenty-third Night...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.160.aCCCC0
The merchant has the hateful skull ground and put into a box, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.161.aCCCC0
The merchant’s daughter gives birth to a son as a result of eating out...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.161.bCCCC0
Kamjuy, the wife of the Raja, averts her face from the fishes, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.163.aCCCC0
The forty wives and their secret paramours being punished by stoning to...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.164.aCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twenty-Fourth...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.165.bCCCC0
Bashir confides his love for Habbaza to an Arab friend, and sends him to...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.167.bCCCC0
Habbaza meets Bashir under a tree, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot):...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.168.bCCCC0
The disguised Arab, substituting for Habbaza, is whipped by her husband...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.169.bCCCC0
Habbaza’s sister, who is sent to console her, discovers the disguised...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.170.bCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twenty-fifth Night...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.171.bCCCC0
Mukhtar throws his wife Maimuna into the pit, but she saves herself,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.174.bCCCC0
The destitute Mukhtar meets his wife Maimuna at a holy shrine, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.175.bCCCC0
The lover of Hamnaz, who has been hanged from the gallows, bites off her...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.177.aCCCC0
In order to falsely implicate her husband, Hamnaz places a knife by his...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.177.bCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twenty-sixth Night...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.179.bCCCC0
The dethroned frog Shapur seeks the help of the serpent, from a Tuti...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.182.aCCCC0
The snake enters into an argument with the frog, from a Tuti-nama (Tales...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.183.bCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twenty-seventh...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.185.aCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Twenty-ninth Night...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.192.aCCCC0
The monkey, serving as the lion’s chamberlain, converses with the lynx...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.193.aCCCC0
The lion returns to his territory and sees the monkey conversing with...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.194.bCCCC0
The monkey advises the suspicious lion to cast off fear and take...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.196.aCCCC0
The lion, suspecting treachery on the part of the monkey, slays him and...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.197.aCCCC0
The Parrot Addresses Khujasta at the Beginning of the Thirtieth Night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.198.aCCCC0
A woman with two children, having abandoned her home, goes into the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.200.bCCCC0
The woman conversing with her children, as the leopard returns, egged on...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.202.aCCCC0
The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the thirty-first night...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.203.bCCCC0
The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the thirty-second...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.208.aCCCC0
Kaiwan sends a message of love to Khurshid, wife of his brother Utarid...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.209.bCCCC0
Latif, who has murdered his brother, falsely accuses Khurshid of the...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.211.aCCCC0
Kaiwan, Latif, and Sharif arrive at a house of worship, where they seek...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.213.bCCCC0
The tale of the three men trapped in a cave by a rolling boulder, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.215.aCCCC0
Khurshid reunited with her husband Utarid, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.216.bCCCC0
The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the thirty-third night...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.217.bCCCC0
Preparation for the marriage of Mahmuda to the Young Vizier, from a Tuti...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.219.bCCCC0
Hearing her declaration of love, Ayaz falls at the feet of Mahmuda at...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.221.aCCCC0
Salim and Salima return to Ayaz and Mahmuda in the sanctuary, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.222.aCCCC0
The two couples reach a foreign city where they make their home, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.222.bCCCC0
The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the thirty-fourth...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.223.bCCCC0
The three young men present themselves as suitors for the hand of Zuhra,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.225.aCCCC0
The third suitor, who is an archer, shoots the wicked fairy who has...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.226.aCCCC0
The Raja’s son vows to sever his head and offer it to the image if he is...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.227.aCCCC0
The princess discovers the dead bodies, with heads severed, of her...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.229.bCCCC0
The Brahman gives an account of his falling in love with the king of...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.231.bCCCC0
The magician, disguised as a Brahman, visits the king of Babylon, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.232.bCCCC0
The son of the king of Babylon sees the Brahman transformed into a woman...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.234.aCCCC0
The magician disguised as a Brahman returns to claim his “daughter-in...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.236.aCCCC0
The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the thirty-sixth night...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.237.aCCCC0
The king dreams of a lady, the personification of wealth, departing from...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.239.bCCCC0
Mahrusa’s marriage to the prefect of the city, from a Tuti-nama (Tales...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.240.bCCCC0
The king of Zabul sees Mahrusa from his palace balcony, from a Tuti-nama...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.241.aCCCC0
Mahrusa kills herself at the tomb of the king of Zabul, and her husband...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.242.aCCCC0
The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the thirty-seventh...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.243.aCCCC0
The prince, a son of the ruler of Sistan, enters the service of a snake,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.245.bCCCC0
The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the thirty-eighth...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.248.aCCCC0
The queen of Rum watches the peahen prefer to burn rather than abandon...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.254.bCCCC0
The painting made by the vizier of the emperor of China for the queen of...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.256.bCCCC0
The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the fortieth night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.258.aCCCC0
Shahr-Arai and her lover dallying on a bed beneath which is concealed...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.259.bCCCC0
Shahr-Arai’s husband bends to kiss his wife who feigns sleep, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.261.bCCCC0
Shahr-Arai and her husband adopt her lover as a brother in the family,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.262.aCCCC0
The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the forty-first night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.263.aCCCC0
The gardener seizes and beats a donkey who insisted on braying, while...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.267.aCCCC0
The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the forty-second night...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.268.aCCCC0
The marriage of ‘Ubaid, son of a merchant of Tirmiz, from a Tuti-nama ...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.268.bCCCC0
The merchant of Tirmiz takes the wise parrot and myna to ‘Ubaid, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.269.bCCCC0
The Raja’s daughter, born with three breasts, accompanies her blind...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.271.aCCCC0
The Raja’s daughter and her lover stoned to death for adultery, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.272.bCCCC0
Repenting his conduct, ‘Ubaid falls at the feet of his parents, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.275.aCCCC0
The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the forty-third night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.276.aCCCC0
The snake, hidden in a basket of flowers, reveals himself to the Raja...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.278.bCCCC0
The Emir slays the snake after giving it shelter, from a Tuti-nama ...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.287.bCCCC0
The court of the Raja of Ujjain, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a Parrot):...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.291.bCCCC0
The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the fifty-first night,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.324.bCCCC0
Khulasa, a vizier, sees the daughter of Khassa, another vizier, and...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.325.bCCCC0
King Bahram, who has married Khassa’s daughter, has her tied to a camel...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.328.aCCCC0
Khusrau, the King of Kings, pays homage to the pious daughter of Khassa,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.329.bCCCC0
The parrot addresses Khujasta at the beginning of the fifty-second night...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.332.bCCCC0
The bird of seven colors brings a sable to the pious man, from a Tuti...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.333.bCCCC0
The pious man’s wife offers the seven-colored bird as food to her lover,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.335.bCCCC0
The son of the pious man slays the dragon, from a Tuti-nama (Tales of a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.337.bCCCC0
The pious man’s son presents the slain dragon to the king, from a Tuti...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.338.aCCCC0
The king gives his daughter in marriage to the pious man’s son, from a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.339.aCCCC0
The pious man’s son, now a king, reveals himself to his father; his...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279.340.aCCCC0
The birth of Rama and his brothers, from Chapter 17 of the Bala Kanda ...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra, Court of Aniruddh Chand (reigned 1823–33)
1953.13CCCC0
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana in the forest
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra, Court of Aniruddh Chand (reigned 1823–1833)
1989.332CCCC0
Jain Ascetic Walking Along a Riverbank
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1967.244CCCC0
Hindola Raga
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
1975.9CCCC0
Rama and Lakshmana slay the demon giant Viradha, from Chapters 2 through...
Central India, Bundelkhand Region, Madhya Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Datia
2018.122CCCC0
Queen Kaikeyi reminds King Dasharatha about the sacrifices of King Bali...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Court of Amar Singh II (reigned 1698–1710)
2018.142CCCC0
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana visit the hermitage of the sage Bharadvaja at...
Central India, Malwa Region, Madhya Pradesh
2018.129CCCC0
Mughal ruler Humayun defeating the Afghans before reconquering India,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1971.77CCCC0
Folio 5 from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1979.23CCCC0
Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra and Courtiers
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
1986.63CCCC0
Battle between Manuchihr and Tur, from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings) of...
Mughal India, court of Jahangir (reigned 1605–27)
1945.171CCCC0
Court Lady Pouring Wine (recto)
Muhammad Rizavi Hindi (Indian, active mid-1700s)
2013.348.aCCCC0
Calligraphy of Lyrical Quatrains (verso)
Mughal India, probably Lucknow
2013.348.bCCCC0
Alamshah cleaving asunder the chain of the wheel, from volume 11 of a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1976.74CCCC0
Krishna Vanquishing the Crane-Demon Bakasura
Southern India, Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati
1966.29CCCC0
Portrait of Murad Bakhsh (1624–1661)
Balchand (Indian, active 1595–c. 1650)
2013.327CCCC0
Shvetambara Jain Teacher Giving Instruction
Sahib Ram (Indian, active 1745–1803)
2018.171CCCC0
Mirror of Holiness (Mir’at al-quds) of Father Jerome Xavier
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145CCCC0
Text, Folio 1 (verso), from a Mirror of Holiness (Mir’at al-quds) of...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.1.bCCCC0
Mary ascends the stairs to the temple, Folio 9 (recto), from a Mirror of...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.9.aCCCC0
The Flowering of Joseph's Rod, Folio 11 (verso), from a Mirror of...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.11.bCCCC0
The Annunciation, Folio 15 (recto), from a Mirror of Holiness (Mir’at al...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.15.aCCCC0
Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem, Folio 24 (verso), from a Mirror of...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.24.bCCCC0
The place of Jesus’s birth, from a Mirror of Holiness (Mir’at al-quds)...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.25.bCCCC0
The Adoration of the Shepherds, from a Mirror of Holiness (Mir’at al...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.30.aCCCC0
The Adoration of the Magi, from a Mirror of Holiness (Mir’at al-quds) of...
Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad, Mughal period
2005.145.36.bCCCC0
Simeon Kneels in Front of Mary and Jesus After Recognizing Them, from a...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.40.aCCCC0
John the Baptist recognizes Christ by the appearance of a dove, from a...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.50.bCCCC0
Angels bring food to Jesus in the wilderness, from a Mirror of Holiness ...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.55.aCCCC0
The Marriage at Cana, from a Mirror of Holiness (Mir’at al-quds) of...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.58.bCCCC0
Moses praying to end the serpents’ attack on the Israelites, from a...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.63.bCCCC0
Jesus Heals the Nobleman's Son in Capernaum, from a Mirror of Holiness ...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.70.aCCCC0
A raven brings food to Elijah, from a Mirror of Holiness (Mir’at al-quds...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.72.aCCCC0
Jesus being awakened during a tempest on the Sea of Galilee, from a...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.77.aCCCC0
Jesus raises Jairus's daughter from the dead, from a Mirror of Holiness ...
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.145.82.bCCCC0
Krishna Stealing Curds
Southern India, Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati
1966.28CCCC0
Text, Folio 2 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.2.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 2 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.2.bCCCC0
The Fourteen Dreams of the Brahman Woman Devananda, Folio 3 (recto),...
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.3.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 3 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.3.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 4 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.4.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 4 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.4.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 5 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.5.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 5 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.5.bCCCC0
Text, folio 6 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.6.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 6 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.6.bCCCC0
Indra Venerates the Embryo of Mahavira, Folio 7 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.7.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 7 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.7.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 8 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.8.aCCCC0
Text,  Folio 9 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.9.aCCCC0
Indra Commands Harinaigameshin to Transfer the Embryo of Mahavira, Folio...
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.9.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 10 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.10.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 10 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.10.bCCCC0
Text, folio 11 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.11.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 12 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1932.119.12.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 13 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.13.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 13 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.13.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 15 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.15.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 16 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.16.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 16 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.16.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 17 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.17.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 18 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.18.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 18 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.18.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 19 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.19.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 20 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.20.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 21 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.21.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 21 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.21.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 22 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.22.aCCCC0
King Siddhartha's Morning Bath, Folio 22 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.22.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 23 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.23.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 23 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.23.bCCCC0
King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala Sit Alone to Discuss Her Dreams,...
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.24.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 24 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.24.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 25 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1932.119.25.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 26 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.26.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 26 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.26.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 27 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.27.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 27 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.27.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 28 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.28.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 29 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1932.119.29.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 30 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.30.aCCCC0
Birth of Mahavira, Folio 30 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.30.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 31 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1932.119.31.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 32 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.32.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 32 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.32.bCCCC0
Vigil on the Sixth Night After Mahavira's Birth, Folio 33 (recto), from...
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.33.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 33 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.33.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 34 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.34.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 34 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.34.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 35 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.35.aCCCC0
Mahavira Gives Away his Possessions, Folio 35 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.35.bCCCC0
Mahavira Rides in His Initiation Palanquin, Folio 36 (recto), from a...
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.36.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 36 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.36.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 37 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.37.aCCCC0
Mahavira's Initiation Tonsure, Folio 37 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.37.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 38 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.38.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 38 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.38.bCCCC0
Mahavira's Omniscience and First Teaching (Samavasarana), Folio 39 ...
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.39.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 40 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.40.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 40 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.40.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 41 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.41.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 41 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.41.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 42 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.42.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 42 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.42.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 43 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.43.aCCCC0
Mahavira in the Realm of Liberation (Nirvana), Folio 43 (verso), from a...
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.43.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 44 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.44.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 44 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.44.bCCCC0
Birth of Parshva, Folio 45 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, late 15th-early 16th century
1932.119.45.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 45 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, late 15th-early 16th century
1932.119.45.bCCCC0
Parshva Undergoes Physical Trials, Folio 46 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, late 15th-early 16th century
1932.119.46.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 46 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, late 15th-early 16th century
1932.119.46.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 48 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.48.aCCCC0
Birth of Nemi, Folio 48 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.48.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 50 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.50.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 50 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.50.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 51 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1932.119.51.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 52 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.52.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 53 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.53.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 53 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.53.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 54 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1932.119.54.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 55 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.55.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 57 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1932.119.57.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 58 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.58.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 59 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.59.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 59 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.59.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 60 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1932.119.60.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 61 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1932.119.61.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 61 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1932.119.61.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 62 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.62.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 62 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.62.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 63 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.63.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 64 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.64.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 64 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.64.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 65 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.65.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 65 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.65.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 66 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.66.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 66 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.66.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 67 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.67.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 67 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.67.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 68 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.68.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 68 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.68.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 73 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.73.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 74 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.74.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 74 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.74.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 75 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.75.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 75 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.75.bCCCC0
Text, Folio 76 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.76.aCCCC0
Text, Folio 76 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century
1932.119.76.bCCCC0
Krishna Under a Canopy
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh
2018.184CCCC0
Shri Raga, from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)
Nasiruddin (Indian, active 1679–1700)
2018.193CCCC0
Royal Woman Holding a Flower
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.194CCCC0
Portrait of Rao Shiv Singh Chandrawat
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Rajput Kingdom of Jodhpur
2018.196CCCC0
Portrait of Maharaja Rai Singh of Bikaner (reigned 1574–1612)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2021.11CCCC0
Krishna Playing with the Gopis in the Yamuna
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Nurpur
2018.118CCCC0
Vishnu on Ananta, the Endless Serpent
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.155CCCC0
Ascetic Princess with Snakes in a Wilderness: Asavari Ragini, from a...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.190CCCC0
Krishna and Radha Quarreling: Shatha Nayaka, from a Rasikapriya
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.158CCCC0
Krishna Exacts a Toll from the Milkmaids: Dana-Lila, from a Bhagavata...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.186CCCC0
Portrait of Prince Sur Singh Rathor of Bikaner (1594–1631)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.188CCCC0
Maharaja Abhai Singh of Marwar (r. 1724–49), Equestrian, Watching Girls...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar region, Rajput kingdom of Jodhpur, court of Abhai Singh (reigned 1702–49)
2018.197CCCC0
Raja Bikram Singh of Guler (r. 1661–75) Smoking a Hookah
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.89CCCC0
Shiva with Sati seated in a Lotus Blossom
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
1997.118CCCC0
Krishna Quells the Serpent Kaliya, from a Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.141CCCC0
The Morning Toilette
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.115CCCC0
A Warrior Mounting a Held Horse: Saindhava Ragaputra of Shri, from a...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.90CCCC0
Friends of Krishna, folio 163 from a Bhakti Ratnavali of Vishnu Puri
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
1970.510CCCC0
Descent of the Ganges
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.111CCCC0
The Heroine Who Waits Anxiously for Her Absent Lover: Utka Nayika
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.114CCCC0
Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1828–66) Worships Brij Nathji as the...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.181CCCC0
Five Poses of Krishna Making Love, from a Bikaner Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.187CCCC0
Prince Mathu Singh of Jatoli on a Blue Horse Riding to Udaipur
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar or Jatoli
2018.164CCCC0
Devi Shrine
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Mandi
2020.80CCCC0
Portrait of Asaf Khan (1569–1641), from the Late Shah Jahan Album
Mughal India, court of Shah Jahan (1627–58)
1945.168CCCC0
Krishna Celebrates Holi
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.104CCCC0
Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.177CCCC0
Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar (r. 1778–1828) with a Consort
Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)
2018.150CCCC0
Maharaja Shri Anand Singh-ji and His Consort
Ustad Murad (Indian, active 1700s)
2018.195CCCC0
Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
2001.45CCCC0
Kali on Shiva, from a Tantric Devi Series
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Mandi
2014.650CCCC0
Rati, the Goddess of Erotic Love, Takes Aim at Krishna, from a Rasikapriya
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh
2018.183CCCC0
Taurus, from a Mandi Astrology Series
Sanju (Indian, active late 1700s-early 1800s)
2020.432CCCC0
Mars, from a Mandi Astrology Series
Sanju (Indian, active late 1700s-early 1800s)
2020.433CCCC0
Krishna and Balarama Touching the Feet of Vasudeva and Devaki
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.85CCCC0
Maharana Sangram Singh II of Mewar (r. 1710–34) and Stages a Boar Hunt...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.145CCCC0
A Woman Worshipping the Rising Sun (Surya Puja)
Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)
2018.151CCCC0
A Rathor Noble Visiting a Holy Man at a Vishnu Shrine
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar
2018.202CCCC0
Lovers on a Terrace: Ramakali Ragini of Hindol, from a Bundi Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.156CCCC0
A Heroine Waiting for Her Paramour: Vasakasajja Nayika, from a Nurpur...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Nurpur
2018.116CCCC0
The Sentiment of Peace: Sama Rasa, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.124CCCC0
Maharana Ari Singh II of Mewar (r. 1761–73) with His Consort on a Terrace
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.147CCCC0
Equestrian Portrait of Maharana Raj Singh II of Mewar (r. 1755–62)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.148CCCC0
Woman Feeding Deer: Todi Ragini, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2018.167CCCC0
King Bikramaditya Summons Madhava, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari kingdom of Mandi or Bilaspur
2018.92CCCC0
Tantric Devi on Shiva, from a Mandi Devi Series
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Mandi
2020.431CCCC0
Radha’s Confidante Brings Her to Krishna, Based on Poetry of Bihari ...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
2018.172CCCC0
Krishna and the Cowherds Dive into the River, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.126CCCC0
Raja Ram Chand of Amber (r. 1667–88) Hunting Wild Boar
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2018.169CCCC0
Drawing of a Man’s Head with an Unusual Turban
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kishangarh
2018.174CCCC0
Nanda and the Elders in Council with the Cowherds, from a Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.192CCCC0
Woman Addressing a Peacock: Gujari Ragini of Megh, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi or Raghogarh
2018.159CCCC0
Noblewoman at a Jharokha Window Holding a Rose, from a Portraits of...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Sawar
2018.182CCCC0
Farhad Kills Himself After Hearing the False News of Shirin’s Death
Amar Das Bhatti (Indian, active 1800s) and 1 other
2018.198CCCC0
Women Worshipping a Shiva Linga: Devagandhari Ragini of Hindol, from a...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.87CCCC0
A Woman Charms Snakes in the Wilderness: Asavari Ragini, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Sirohi
2018.199CCCC0
Sultan Ibrahim ibn Adham of Balkh Visited by Angels
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.160CCCC0
The Goddess Kali Standing on a Mountaintop
Master of the court of Mandi (Indian)
2018.98CCCC0
Maharana Jagat Singh II Hunting
Jugarsi, son of Jiva (Indian, active mid-1700s)
1998.102CCCC0
A Disconsolate Lady on a Terrace with Attendants
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh
2018.185CCCC0
Prince Amar Singh (1672–1710) Drives His Own Elephant
Mewar Stipple Master (Indian)
2018.140CCCC0
A page from a Punishment series: Punishment for murder
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.162CCCC0
A King Making Love in the Harem
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
2018.170CCCC0
Krishna's Longing for Radha, from the Gita Govinda of Jayadeva
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra, Lambagraon
1989.333CCCC0
Draupadi Rescued from Abduction, from a Mahabharata
Northern India, Popular Mughal School, probably done at Bikaner
2018.189CCCC0
Devi Enshrined and Holding the Tongue of a Demon
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Sirohi; or Northern Deccan, Aurangabad
2018.200CCCC0
Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar (r. 1734–51) Dressed as a Bhil, Hunting...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.146CCCC0
Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1828–66) Hunting Buffalo
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.180CCCC0
Royal Elephant Ramkali with a Mahout
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar region, Rajput kingdom of Jodhpur, Court of Ram Singh (reigned 1749–51 and 1753–72)
2005.202CCCC0
Palace Women Enjoy Music by the Side of a Water Cascade
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.105CCCC0
Toilette of Radha
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
1953.245CCCC0
Portrait of Prince Murad Baksh (1624–1661)
Mughal India, court of Shah Jahan (1627–58)
1917.1066CCCC0
Krishna and Consort on a Palace Balcony with Musicians: Vukharo...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.179CCCC0
Tiger Hunt of Ram Singh II
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput kingdom of Kota, court of Ram Singh II (reigned 1826–66)
1991.168CCCC0
Woman Longing for Her Lover: Verati Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.176CCCC0
Devotees at the Shrine of Shri Nathji
Khubiram Gopilal (Indian, 1891–1970)
2018.213©
Prince Shreyamsa dreams of the coming of Rishabha, from a...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2021.12CCCC0
Maharana Jawan Singh of Mewar (r. 1828–38) Holding a Falcon
Ghasi (Indian, active c. 1820–36)
2018.149CCCC0
The Lovelorn Heroine, from a Sat Sai of Bihari
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Garhwal or Guler
1971.86CCCC0
Manuscript of the Jambudvipa-prajnapti-sutra (Description of Jambudvipa)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Mandore
25.2014©
A Mughal Prince, Perhaps Danyal, Holding a Sprig of Flowers
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
2013.293CCCC0
Maharao Kishor Singh II of Kota (r. 1819–28) Worshiping Krishna as Brij...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
1978.71CCCC0
Seated Lady Smoking a Hookah
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.106CCCC0
Transfer of the Embryo, folio 13 from a Kalpa-sutra (recto)
Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Jaunpur
17.2014.a©
Transfer of the Embryo (verso)
Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Jaunpur
17.2014.b©
Radha Awaiting Reconciliation with Krishna, from a Gita Govinda of Jayadeva
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
1990.41CCCC0
A Courtier, Possibly Khan Alam, Holding a Spinel and a Deccan Sword
Govardhan (Indian, active c.1596–1645) and 1 other
2013.323CCCC0
A Courtier, Possibly Khan Alam, Holding a Spinel and a Deccan Sword
Govardhan (Indian, active c.1596–1645) and 1 other
2013.323.aCCCC0
Page from the Mirror of Holiness (Mir’at al-quds)
Abd al-Rahim, the Anbarin-Qalam (Indian, active c. 1590–1630)
2013.323.bCCCC0
The Heroine Who Waits Anxiously for Her Absent Lover (Utka Nayaka)
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.103CCCC0
Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata...
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Basholi
1971.93CCCC0
Nanda Solves Vasudeva’s Dilemma, from a Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2013.365CCCC0
Manuscript of the Prashnavyakarana-sutra
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Mandore
26.2014©
A Mughal courtier
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
2013.294CCCC0
Worship of Dvaraka Nathji at Kankroli
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2001.161CCCC0
Sagittarius
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Hills, Mandi or Kangra, 19th century
2014.651CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Ravana addresses Sita in the garden of Lanka, from Chapters 53 and 54 of...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Guler
1966.143Gum tempera, gold, and silver on paperImage: 55.5 x 79 cm (21 7/8 x 31 1/8 in.); Page: 56.3 x 81 cm (22 3/16 x 31 7/8 in.)Gift of George P. BickfordCCCC0
Rama and Lakshmana Fighting Ravana, from a Dashavatara (Ten Incarnations...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Chamba, Court of Raj Singh (reigned 1764–94)
1953.357Gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 21.2 x 15.8 cm (8 3/8 x 6 1/4 in.); Page: 26.8 x 19.4 cm (10 9/16 x 7 5/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Nur Jahan Holding a Portrait of Emperor Jahangir
Bishandas (Indian)
2013.325gum tempera and gold on paperPainting only: 13.6 x 6.4 cm (5 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.); Page: 30 x 22.1 cm (11 13/16 x 8 11/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Ravana’s sister Shurpanakha complains that Lakshmana cut off her nose...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, possibly Rajput Kingdom of Mandi, court of Sidh Sen (reigned 1684–1727)
2018.107Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 21.6 x 31.8 cm (8 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.); Image: 18.4 x 28.9 cm (7 1/4 x 11 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Feast where Vishnu decides he will incarnate as King Dasharatha’s sons,...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra
2018.121Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 27.7 x 39.4 cm (10 7/8 x 15 1/2 in.); Image: 23.5 x 34.7 cm (9 1/4 x 13 11/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Sugriva challenges his brother Vali, King of the Forest Dwellers, to a...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Nurpur, Court of Dayadhata (reigned 1700–1735)
1973.103Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 16.4 x 26.8 cm (6 7/16 x 10 9/16 in.); Page: 20.7 x 31 cm (8 1/8 x 12 3/16 in.); with mat: 36.3 x 49 cm (14 5/16 x 19 5/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Folio 18 from a Chandana Malayagiri Varta (Story of King Chandana and...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kishangarh
1968.108Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperRecto Image: 13.4 x 14.9 cm (5 1/4 x 5 7/8 in.); Verso image: 14.9 x 14.8 cm (5 7/8 x 5 13/16 in.); Page: 28.8 x 20 cm (11 5/16 x 7 7/8 in.)James Parmelee and Cornelia Blakemore Warner FundsCCCC0
Rama’s brothers Bharata and Shatrughna set out from Ayodhya to find Rama...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra
2018.119Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 24.9 x 35.7 cm (9 13/16 x 14 1/16 in.); Image: 20.5 x 31.5 cm (8 1/16 x 12 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Enthroned Rama and Sita receive homage from their monkey and bear Allies...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Nurpur
2018.117gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 40.7 x 28.9 cm (16 x 11 3/8 in.); Image: 23.7 x 14.9 cm (9 5/16 x 5 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Royal Women Celebrating Diwali
Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow
1971.82gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 20.5 x 24.7 cm (8 1/16 x 9 3/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Tiered Court Scene
Chitarman II (Indian, c. 1680–с. 1750)
1973.237Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 54.6 x 39 cm (21 1/2 x 15 3/8 in.); Image: 40.1 x 29.1 cm (15 13/16 x 11 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Michael de HavenonCCCC0
Tuti-Nama (Tales of a Parrot)
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1962.279gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 20.3 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
The birth of Rama and his brothers, from Chapter 17 of the Bala Kanda ...
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra, Court of Aniruddh Chand (reigned 1823–33)
1953.13Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 25.1 x 34 cm (9 7/8 x 13 3/8 in.); Page: 29.9 x 38.5 cm (11 3/4 x 15 3/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana in the forest
Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Kangra, Court of Aniruddh Chand (reigned 1823–1833)
1989.332Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 21.5 x 15.1 cm (8 7/16 x 5 15/16 in.); with borders: 23.9 x 17.3 cm (9 7/16 x 6 13/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Jain Ascetic Walking Along a Riverbank
Basavana (Indian, active c. 1560–1600)
1967.244gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 14.7 x 9.8 cm (5 13/16 x 3 7/8 in.); Overall: 38.8 x 26.3 cm (15 1/4 x 10 3/8 in.); with mat: 49 x 36.3 cm (19 5/16 x 14 5/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Hindola Raga
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
1975.9Gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 20.5 x 15.3 cm (8 1/16 x 6 in.); with mat: 35.5 x 25.4 cm (14 x 10 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Rama and Lakshmana slay the demon giant Viradha, from Chapters 2 through...
Central India, Bundelkhand Region, Madhya Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom of Datia
2018.122gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 21 x 29.8 cm (8 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.); Image: 19 x 28 cm (7 1/2 x 11 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Queen Kaikeyi reminds King Dasharatha about the sacrifices of King Bali...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar, Court of Amar Singh II (reigned 1698–1710)
2018.142gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPurchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Circumcision ceremony for Akbar’s sons, painting 126 from an Akbar-nama ...
Dharam Das (Indian, active c. 1580–1605)
1971.76gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 22.9 x 12.1 cm (9 x 4 3/4 in.); Sheet with border: 34.7 x 22.5 cm (13 11/16 x 8 7/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana visit the hermitage of the sage Bharadvaja at...
Central India, Malwa Region, Madhya Pradesh
2018.129gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 18.1 x 15.6 cm (7 1/8 x 6 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Sakhi Persuades Radha to Meet Krishna, from a Gita Govinda (Song of the...
Purkhu (Indian, 1750–1860)
1989.334gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 24.1 x 32.1 cm (9 1/2 x 12 5/8 in.); with borders: 25.4 x 30.3 cm (10 x 11 15/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Mughal ruler Humayun defeating the Afghans before reconquering India,...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1971.77Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 31.2 x 18.6 cm (12 5/16 x 7 5/16 in.); Overall: 36.5 x 23.1 cm (14 3/8 x 9 1/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Folio 5 from a Kalpa-sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1979.23gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 11.5 x 29.3 cm (4 1/2 x 11 9/16 in.)Gift in memory of Herbert F. LeisyCCCC0
Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra and Courtiers
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
1986.63gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 24.2 x 21.6 cm (9 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)Gift of Clara Taplin RankinCCCC0
Battle between Manuchihr and Tur, from a Shah-nama (Book of Kings) of...
Mughal India, court of Jahangir (reigned 1605–27)
1945.171Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 12.4 x 11 cm (4 7/8 x 4 5/16 in.); Overall: 34.6 x 22.9 cm (13 5/8 x 9 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Court Lady Pouring Wine (recto); Calligraphy of Lyrical Quatrains (verso)
Mughal India, probably Lucknow
2013.348Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 30.6 x 25 cm (12 1/16 x 9 13/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Alamshah cleaving asunder the chain of the wheel, from volume 11 of a...
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
1976.74Gum tempera, ink, and gold on cotton and paperPage: 83.7 x 67 cm (32 15/16 x 26 3/8 in.)Gift of George P. BickfordCCCC0
Krishna Vanquishing the Crane-Demon Bakasura
Southern India, Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati
1966.29gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 27.8 x 19.7 cm (10 15/16 x 7 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Portrait of Murad Bakhsh (1624–1661)
Balchand (Indian, active 1595–c. 1650)
2013.327gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 28.4 x 25.7 cm (11 3/16 x 10 1/8 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Grotesque Dancers Performing
Mughal India
1971.88gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 16 x 9 cm (6 5/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Shvetambara Jain Teacher Giving Instruction
Sahib Ram (Indian, active 1745–1803)
2018.171gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 20 x 27.9 cm (7 7/8 x 11 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Mirror of Holiness (Mir’at al-quds) of Father Jerome Xavier
Mughal India, Allahabad, made for Prince Salim (1569–1627)
2005.14524 full size illustrations with 160 folios of text; gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperJohn L. Severance FundCCCC0
Folio 40 from a Kalpa-sutra: Text (recto); Birth of Mahavira (verso)
Western India, Gujarat
1976.27gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 9.4 x 28.4 cm (3 11/16 x 11 3/16 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
Krishna Stealing Curds
Southern India, Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati
1966.28gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 27.7 x 19.3 cm (10 7/8 x 7 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Kalpa-sutra Manuscript with 24 Miniatures
Western India, Gujarat
1932.119Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 12.5 x 25.7 cm (4 15/16 x 10 1/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Akbar and Jahangir Examine a Ghir Falcon while Prince Khusrau Stands Behind
Mughal India
2013.317gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 35.8 x 23.4 cm (14 1/8 x 9 3/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Krishna Under a Canopy
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh
2018.184Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 26.7 x 17.8 cm (10 1/2 x 7 in.); Miniature: 22.9 x 14 cm (9 x 5 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Shri Raga, from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies)
Nasiruddin (Indian, active 1679–1700)
2018.193Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 27 x 18.4 cm (10 5/8 x 7 1/4 in.); Miniature: 15 x 10 cm (5 7/8 x 3 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Royal Woman Holding a Flower
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.194gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 19.7 x 10 cm (7 3/4 x 3 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Portrait of Rao Shiv Singh Chandrawat
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Rajput Kingdom of Jodhpur
2018.196Gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 31.8 x 22.2 cm (12 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Portrait of Maharaja Rai Singh of Bikaner (reigned 1574–1612)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2021.11Gum tempera and gold on paper25.4 x 38.1 cm (10 x 15 in.)Alma Kroeger FundCCCC0
Krishna Playing with the Gopis in the Yamuna
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Nurpur
2018.118gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 24.8 x 17.8 cm (9 3/4 x 7 in.); Image: 23.5 x 16.6 cm (9 1/4 x 6 9/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Vishnu on Ananta, the Endless Serpent
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.155Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 17.8 x 17.6 cm (7 x 6 15/16 in.); Image: 17.1 x 16.7 cm (6 3/4 x 6 9/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Ascetic Princess with Snakes in a Wilderness: Asavari Ragini, from a...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.190gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 25.8 x 18.2 cm (10 3/16 x 7 3/16 in.); Miniature: 19.7 x 12.7 cm (7 3/4 x 5 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna and Radha Quarreling: Shatha Nayaka, from a Rasikapriya
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.158Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 28.3 x 18.4 cm (11 1/8 x 7 1/4 in.); Miniature: 26.4 x 15.3 cm (10 3/8 x 6 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna Exacts a Toll from the Milkmaids: Dana-Lila, from a Bhagavata...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.186gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 21.6 x 29.2 cm (8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Portrait of Prince Sur Singh Rathor of Bikaner (1594–1631)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.188Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 20.5 x 13.4 cm (8 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.); Miniature: 11.2 x 6.4 cm (4 7/16 x 2 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharaja Abhai Singh of Marwar (r. 1724–49), Equestrian, Watching Girls...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar region, Rajput kingdom of Jodhpur, court of Abhai Singh (reigned 1702–49)
2018.197gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 29.9 x 19.4 cm (11 3/4 x 7 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Raja Bikram Singh of Guler (r. 1661–75) Smoking a Hookah
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.89gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 21.7 x 28.8 cm (8 9/16 x 11 5/16 in.); Image: 17.2 x 24.4 cm (6 3/4 x 9 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Shiva with Sati seated in a Lotus Blossom
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
1997.118Gum tempera and gold on paperSheet: 13.3 x 9 cm (5 1/4 x 3 9/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Krishna Quells the Serpent Kaliya, from a Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.141gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 40.8 x 23 cm (16 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.); Miniature: 36.9 x 19.1 cm (14 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Morning Toilette
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.115gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 26.5 x 18.6 cm (10 7/16 x 7 5/16 in.); Image: 22.1 x 13.8 cm (8 11/16 x 5 7/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Warrior Mounting a Held Horse: Saindhava Ragaputra of Shri, from a...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.90gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 25.7 x 18.8 cm (10 1/8 x 7 3/8 in.); Image: 20.8 x 14.5 cm (8 3/16 x 5 11/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Friends of Krishna, folio 163 from a Bhakti Ratnavali of Vishnu Puri
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
1970.510Gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 26.5 x 42.2 cm (10 7/16 x 16 5/8 in.)Gift of Louise G. SchroederCCCC0
Descent of the Ganges
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.111Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 20.8 x 29.8 cm (8 3/16 x 11 3/4 in.); Image: 17.6 x 26.9 cm (6 15/16 x 10 9/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Heroine Who Waits Anxiously for Her Absent Lover: Utka Nayika
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.114Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 26.3 x 17.8 cm (10 3/8 x 7 in.); Image: 25.2 x 16.6 cm (9 15/16 x 6 9/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1828–66) Worships Brij Nathji as the...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.181gum tempera and gold on paperPurchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Five Poses of Krishna Making Love, from a Bikaner Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.187Gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 17.5 x 25.4 cm (6 7/8 x 10 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Prince Mathu Singh of Jatoli on a Blue Horse Riding to Udaipur
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar or Jatoli
2018.164gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 27.7 x 23.8 cm (10 7/8 x 9 3/8 in.); Miniature: 21.9 x 18.1 cm (8 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Devi Shrine
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Mandi
2020.80Gum tempera and gold on paper31.8 x 24.1 cm (12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)Gift of Nancy and Wayne HunnicuttCCCC0
Portrait of Asaf Khan (1569–1641), from the Late Shah Jahan Album
Mughal India, court of Shah Jahan (1627–58)
1945.168Gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 19 x 11.9 cm (7 1/2 x 4 11/16 in.); Overall: 38 x 24.8 cm (14 15/16 x 9 3/4 in.); with mat: 49 x 36.3 cm (19 5/16 x 14 5/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Krishna Celebrates Holi
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.104gum tempera, gold, and silver on paperPage: 21 x 29.4 cm (8 1/4 x 11 9/16 in.); Image: 15.5 x 23.8 cm (6 1/8 x 9 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Rao Ram Singh I’s Elephant Gone Amok
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.177gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 20 x 41.6 cm (7 7/8 x 16 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharana Bhim Singh of Mewar (r. 1778–1828) with a Consort
Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)
2018.150Gum tempera, silver and gold on paperMiniature: 24.8 x 15.9 cm (9 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharaja Shri Anand Singh-ji and His Consort
Ustad Murad (Indian, active 1700s)
2018.195Gum tempera, silver, and gold on paperPage: 22.2 x 16.8 cm (8 3/4 x 6 5/8 in.); Miniature: 15.2 x 10.8 cm (6 x 4 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
2001.45gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 20.6 x 14 cm (8 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.); with borders: 21.6 x 15.2 cm (8 1/2 x 6 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Kali on Shiva, from a Tantric Devi Series
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Mandi
2014.650gum tempera and gold on paperSheet: 20.3 x 26 cm (8 x 10 1/4 in.)Gift of Nancy and Wayne HunnicuttCCCC0
Rati, the Goddess of Erotic Love, Takes Aim at Krishna, from a Rasikapriya
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh
2018.183Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 31.8 x 26 cm (12 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.); Miniature: 26 x 23.5 cm (10 1/4 x 9 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Taurus, from a Mandi Astrology Series
Sanju (Indian, active late 1700s-early 1800s)
2020.432Gum tempera and gold on paper25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 8 in.)Gift of Nancy and Wayne HunnicuttCCCC0
Mars, from a Mandi Astrology Series
Sanju (Indian, active late 1700s-early 1800s)
2020.433Gum tempera and gold on paper25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 8 in.)Gift of Nancy and Wayne HunnicuttCCCC0
Krishna and Balarama Touching the Feet of Vasudeva and Devaki
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.85Gum tempera, gold and silver on paperPage: 28.5 x 21.6 cm (11 1/4 x 8 1/2 in.); Image: 24.3 x 16.5 cm (9 9/16 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharana Sangram Singh II of Mewar (r. 1710–34) and Stages a Boar Hunt...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.145gum tempera and gold on paperPainting: 48.3 x 53.4 cm (19 x 21 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Woman Worshipping the Rising Sun (Surya Puja)
Chokha (Indian, active c. 1799–1824)
2018.151gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 23.8 x 17.1 cm (9 3/8 x 6 3/4 in.); Miniature: 20.3 x 13.3 cm (8 x 5 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Rathor Noble Visiting a Holy Man at a Vishnu Shrine
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar
2018.202gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 33.4 x 29.3 cm (13 1/8 x 11 9/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Heroine and Her Paramour: Malavi Ragini, from a Ragamala
2018.139gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 37.5 x 29.2 cm (14 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Lovers on a Terrace: Ramakali Ragini of Hindol, from a Bundi Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.156gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 21.3 x 12.4 cm (8 3/8 x 4 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Heroine Waiting for Her Paramour: Vasakasajja Nayika, from a Nurpur...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Nurpur
2018.116Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 28.4 x 20.2 cm (11 3/16 x 7 15/16 in.); Image: 24.4 x 16.7 cm (9 5/8 x 6 9/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Sentiment of Peace: Sama Rasa, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.124Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 19.7 x 16.2 cm (7 3/4 x 6 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Brahmin gives Krishna the Message or Invitation for the Competition to...
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.133Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 17.1 x 19.7 cm (6 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharana Ari Singh II of Mewar (r. 1761–73) with His Consort on a Terrace
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.147Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 46 x 30.9 cm (18 1/8 x 12 3/16 in.); Miniature: 41 x 24.5 cm (16 1/8 x 9 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Group of Women in Ecstasy Before Madhava, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala
India, Bilaspur
2018.91gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 21.7 x 31 cm (8 9/16 x 12 3/16 in.); Image: 19.1 x 28.3 cm (7 1/2 x 11 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Equestrian Portrait of Maharana Raj Singh II of Mewar (r. 1755–62)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.148Gum tempera and gold on paper40 x 28 cm (15 3/4 x 11 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Woman Feeding Deer: Todi Ragini, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2018.167gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 21.6 x 19.4 cm (8 1/2 x 7 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
King Bikramaditya Summons Madhava, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari kingdom of Mandi or Bilaspur
2018.92gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 21.2 x 30.7 cm (8 3/8 x 12 1/16 in.); Image: 18.7 x 28.6 cm (7 3/8 x 11 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Tantric Devi on Shiva, from a Mandi Devi Series
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Mandi
2020.431Gum tempera and gold on paper20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.)Gift of Nancy and Wayne HunnicuttCCCC0
Radha’s Confidante Brings Her to Krishna, Based on Poetry of Bihari ...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
2018.172Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 28.3 x 39.4 cm (11 1/8 x 15 1/2 in.); Miniature: 21.6 x 31.4 cm (8 1/2 x 12 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna and the Cowherds Dive into the River, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.126gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 20.6 x 17.8 cm (8 1/8 x 7 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The  Lover Leaves Wistfully in the Morning after a Passionate Tryst:...
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.123Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 19.1 x 16.5 cm (7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Raja Ram Chand of Amber (r. 1667–88) Hunting Wild Boar
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2018.169gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 26 x 37.8 cm (10 1/4 x 14 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Drawing of a Man’s Head with an Unusual Turban
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kishangarh
2018.174gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 22.6 x 16.5 cm (8 7/8 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Madhava Plays his Vina before Five Women Drawing Water from a Well, from...
India, Bilaspur
2018.93gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 19.1 x 28.6 cm (7 1/2 x 11 1/4 in.); Page: 21.7 x 30.9 cm (8 9/16 x 12 3/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Kandala Dies on Hearing the News of Madhava’s Death, from a Madhavanala...
India, Bilaspur
2018.94gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 17.6 x 28.5 cm (6 15/16 x 11 1/4 in.); Page: 20.2 x 31 cm (7 15/16 x 12 3/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Madhava Faces a Man Holding a Scale, from a Madhavanala Kamakandala
India, Bilaspur
2018.95gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 19.2 x 28.7 cm (7 9/16 x 11 5/16 in.); Page: 21.8 x 30.4 cm (8 9/16 x 11 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Nanda and the Elders in Council with the Cowherds, from a Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2018.192Gum tempera, silver, and gold on paperPage: 30 x 38 cm (11 13/16 x 14 15/16 in.); Miniature: 22.5 x 31.1 cm (8 7/8 x 12 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan, from a Persian translation of the...
Southern India, Deccan
2006.203gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperSheet: 32.3 x 24.1 cm (12 11/16 x 9 1/2 in.); Image: 23.5 x 18 cm (9 1/4 x 7 1/16 in.)Gift of Eugene and Joan Savitt in memory of Dr. and Mrs. E.K. Zaworski, her grandparentsCCCC0
The Elephant of Maharana Jai Singh of Mewar (r. 1680–98) Catches a Horse...
2018.137Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 31.1 x 49.2 cm (12 1/4 x 19 3/8 in.); Miniature: 27 x 45.4 cm (10 5/8 x 17 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Woman Addressing a Peacock: Gujari Ragini of Megh, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi or Raghogarh
2018.159gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 31.2 x 24.8 cm (12 5/16 x 9 3/4 in.); Miniature: 24.2 x 17.8 cm (9 1/2 x 7 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Ruler Seated on a Terrace Worshipping at a Shrine of Radha and Krishna
Central India, Madhya Pradesh
2018.135gum tempera and gold on paper25.1 x 20 cm (9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Noblewoman at a Jharokha Window Holding a Rose, from a Portraits of...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Sawar
2018.182gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 28 x 25.2 cm (11 x 9 15/16 in.); Miniature: 24.8 x 21.6 cm (9 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Farhad Kills Himself After Hearing the False News of Shirin’s Death
Amar Das Bhatti (Indian, active 1800s) and 1 other
2018.198gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 29.8 x 19.6 cm (11 3/4 x 7 11/16 in.); Miniature: 28.6 x 17.8 cm (11 1/4 x 7 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Women Worshipping a Shiva Linga: Devagandhari Ragini of Hindol, from a...
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Chamba
2018.87gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 21 x 18.4 cm (8 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Woman Charms Snakes in the Wilderness: Asavari Ragini, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Sirohi
2018.199gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 22.2 x 16.5 cm (8 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.); Miniature: 18.4 x 13.3 cm (7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna and Radha Avoid Embarrassment: Mottaita Bhava, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.125Gum tempera and gold on paper21.5 x 17.2 cm (8 7/16 x 6 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Two Women Pluck Flowers on a Terrace: Gunakari Ragini, from a Ragamala
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.130Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 21 x 16.5 cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Sultan Ibrahim ibn Adham of Balkh Visited by Angels
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.160gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 24.2 x 32.8 cm (9 1/2 x 12 15/16 in.); Miniature: 17.2 x 25.7 cm (6 3/4 x 10 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A European Woman Pouring Wine into a Cup
2018.143gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 45.5 x 30.3 cm (17 15/16 x 11 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Goddess Kali Standing on a Mountaintop
Master of the court of Mandi (Indian)
2018.98Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 28.1 x 18.4 cm (11 1/16 x 7 1/4 in.); Image: 24.9 x 15.3 cm (9 13/16 x 6 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharana Jagat Singh II Hunting
Jugarsi, son of Jiva (Indian, active mid-1700s)
1998.102Gum tempera and gold on paperSheet: 42.5 x 47 cm (16 3/4 x 18 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
A Disconsolate Lady on a Terrace with Attendants
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Raghogarh
2018.185Gum tempera, silver, and gold on paperPage: 28.3 x 22.9 cm (11 1/8 x 9 in.); Miniature: 23.5 x 15.2 cm (9 1/4 x 6 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Prince Amar Singh (1672–1710) Drives His Own Elephant
Mewar Stipple Master (Indian)
2018.140gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 26.8 x 40 cm (10 9/16 x 15 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A page from a Punishment series: Punishment for murder
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bundi
2018.162gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 33.7 x 24.8 cm (13 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.); Miniature: 27.3 x 17.5 cm (10 3/4 x 6 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A King Making Love in the Harem
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
2018.170gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 13.7 x 9.5 cm (5 3/8 x 3 3/4 in.); Miniature: 8.3 x 8.6 cm (3 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Couple in Their Chamber in Early Morning: Vighada Ragaputra of Shri,...
2018.88gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 21 x 17.8 cm (8 1/4 x 7 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Abduction of Rukmini: Krishna Tied the Hands of Rukma, from a Bhagavata...
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.127Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 16.9 x 20 cm (6 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.); Miniature: 14 x 17.8 cm (5 1/2 x 7 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Krishna's Longing for Radha, from the Gita Govinda of Jayadeva
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra, Lambagraon
1989.333Gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 24.1 x 32.4 cm (9 1/2 x 12 3/4 in.); with mat: 40.6 x 53.2 cm (16 x 20 15/16 in.); with borders: 25.6 x 33.8 cm (10 1/16 x 13 5/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Draupadi Rescued from Abduction, from a Mahabharata
Northern India, Popular Mughal School, probably done at Bikaner
2018.189gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 14.6 x 19.4 cm (5 3/4 x 7 5/8 in.); Miniature: 11.2 x 16.5 cm (4 7/16 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Devi Enshrined and Holding the Tongue of a Demon
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Sirohi; or Northern Deccan, Aurangabad
2018.200gum tempera, gold, and silver on paperPage: 35.6 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Women Play Music for Radha and Krishna: Chitrini Nayika, from a Rasikapriya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.132gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 22.9 x 16.2 cm (9 x 6 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharaja Balwant Singh of Ratlam (r. 1825–57) in Procession with His...
Kushala (Indian, active c. 1825)
2018.152gum tempera, gold and silver on paper27.9 x 32.7 cm (11 x 12 7/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Goddess Annihilates the Demon Raktabija, from a Devi-Mahatmya
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.128gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 16.2 x 25.7 cm (6 3/8 x 10 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Three Musicians Perform Before a King: Shri Raga, from a Ragamala
Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malwa
2018.131gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper20.8 x 16.5 cm (8 3/16 x 6 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar (r. 1734–51) Dressed as a Bhil, Hunting...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
2018.146gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 17.2 x 24.8 cm (6 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1828–66) Hunting Buffalo
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.180gum tempera, gold and silver on paperPage: 31.5 x 41 cm (12 3/8 x 16 1/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
King Muchukunda Enters the Realm of Mount Gandhamadana to Attain...
Fattu (Indian)
2018.83gum tempera, gold, and silver on paperPage: 30.3 x 40.7 cm (11 15/16 x 16 in.); Image: 27.1 x 37.5 cm (10 11/16 x 14 3/4 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Royal Elephant Ramkali with a Mahout
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar region, Rajput kingdom of Jodhpur, Court of Ram Singh (reigned 1749–51 and 1753–72)
2005.202gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 20.6 x 21.4 cm (8 1/8 x 8 7/16 in.); Sheet with border: 24.1 x 25 cm (9 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
Palace Women Enjoy Music by the Side of a Water Cascade
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.105gum tempera, gold and silver on paperPage: 29.6 x 20.6 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/8 in.); Image: 24.1 x 16 cm (9 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
A Royal Woman in a Pavilion: Desavarari Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala
2018.138gum tempera, silver, and gold on paperPage: 38.1 x 28.9 cm (15 x 11 3/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Toilette of Radha
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Kangra
1953.245Gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 21.1 x 14.5 cm (8 5/16 x 5 11/16 in.); Overall: 24.8 x 18.3 cm (9 3/4 x 7 3/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Painting from a Kalpa-sutra: Queen Trishala Reclining
Western India, Gujarat
1925.1340Gum tempera and gold on paper; 18th century gold flecked borderImage: 9.5 x 6.8 cm (3 3/4 x 2 11/16 in.); Page: 22.2 x 16.5 cm (8 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Painting from a Kalpa-sutra: Indra Praises the Embryo of Mahavira in the...
Western India, Gujarat
1925.1339Gum tempera and gold on paper; 18th century gold flecked paper borderImage: 9.5 x 6.8 cm (3 3/4 x 2 11/16 in.); Page: 22.3 x 17.7 cm (8 3/4 x 6 15/16 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Portrait of Prince Murad Baksh (1624–1661)
Mughal India, court of Shah Jahan (1627–58)
1917.1066Gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 20 x 12 cm (7 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Krishna and Consort on a Palace Balcony with Musicians: Vukharo...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.179gum tempera, ink, silver, and gold on paperPage: 32.7 x 23.8 cm (12 7/8 x 9 3/8 in.); Miniature: 18.8 x 12.7 cm (7 3/8 x 5 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Tiger Hunt of Ram Singh II
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput kingdom of Kota, court of Ram Singh II (reigned 1826–66)
1991.168Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 25.3 x 49.1 cm (9 15/16 x 19 5/16 in.); with mat: 40.6 x 53.2 cm (16 x 20 15/16 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
Woman Longing for Her Lover: Verati Ragini of Dipak, from a Ragamala
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2018.176gum tempera, ink, gold, and silver on paperPage: 30.2 x 24.2 cm (11 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.); Miniature: 21 x 11.4 cm (8 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Devotees at the Shrine of Shri Nathji
Khubiram Gopilal (Indian, 1891–1970)
2018.213Gum tempera, gold, and photographic cutouts on paperImage: 46.5 x 59 cm (18 5/16 x 23 1/4 in.); Paper: 50.5 x 63 cm (19 7/8 x 24 13/16 in.)Purchase from the Karl B. Goldfield Trust©
Prince Shreyamsa dreams of the coming of Rishabha, from a...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Amber
2021.12Gum tempera, ink, silver, and gold on paper26.7 x 42.5 cm (10 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.)Jo Hershey Selden FundCCCC0
Maharana Jawan Singh of Mewar (r. 1828–38) Holding a Falcon
Ghasi (Indian, active c. 1820–36)
2018.149gum tempera, pearls, silk, and gold on paperPage: 31.2 x 23.9 cm (12 5/16 x 9 7/16 in.); Painting: 21.6 x 13.8 cm (8 1/2 x 5 7/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Lovelorn Heroine, from a Sat Sai of Bihari
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Garhwal or Guler
1971.86Gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 19.3 x 14.2 cm (7 5/8 x 5 9/16 in.); Overall: 26.5 x 21.1 cm (10 7/16 x 8 5/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Manuscript of the Jambudvipa-prajnapti-sutra (Description of Jambudvipa)
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Mandore
25.2014Gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 12.3 x 30.6 cm (4 13/16 x 12 1/16 in.)On Loan from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection©
Ghatotkacha and three demons in his company chase Bhagadatta, from...
Fazl (Indian, active early 1600s)
2013.321Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPage: 36.7 x 24 cm (14 7/16 x 9 7/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
A Mughal Prince, Perhaps Danyal, Holding a Sprig of Flowers
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
2013.293Gum tempera and gold on paperMiniature: 14.6 x 8.7 cm (5 3/4 x 3 7/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Maharao Kishor Singh II of Kota (r. 1819–28) Worshiping Krishna as Brij...
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
1978.71Gum tempera, silver, and gold on paperOverall: 24.5 x 18.8 cm (9 5/8 x 7 3/8 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Seated Lady Smoking a Hookah
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.106gum tempera, gold, and beetle-wing carapaces on paperPage: 32.1 x 25.3 cm (12 5/8 x 9 15/16 in.); Image: 24.1 x 16 cm (9 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Folio 13 from a Kalpa-sutra: Transfer of the Embryo (recto); Transfer of...
Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Jaunpur
17.2014Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperSheet: 11.7 x 29.5 cm (4 5/8 x 11 5/8 in.); Matted: 38.1 x 50.8 cm (15 x 20 in.)On Loan from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection©
Radha Awaiting Reconciliation with Krishna, from a Gita Govinda of Jayadeva
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Mewar
1990.41Gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 21.3 x 25.3 cm (8 3/8 x 9 15/16 in.)Gift of John D. ProctorCCCC0
A Courtier, Possibly Khan Alam, Holding a Spinel and a Deccan Sword
Govardhan (Indian, active c.1596–1645) and 1 other
2013.323gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper, text on versoPage: 17.8 x 12.5 cm (7 x 4 15/16 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
The Heroine Who Waits Anxiously for Her Absent Lover (Utka Nayaka)
Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Guler
2018.103Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 24.8 x 18.7 cm (9 3/4 x 7 3/8 in.); Miniature: 21 x 15.1 cm (8 1/4 x 5 15/16 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Head Priest Govardhan Lalji (1862–1934) Offers a Lamp to Shri Nathji in...
Ghasiram Hardev Sharma (Indian, 1866–1931)
2018.153Gum tempera and gold on paperPage: 28.6 x 21.9 cm (11 1/4 x 8 5/8 in.)Purchase and partial gift from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund©
Seated Jina Rishabha Enshrined, from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-Sutra
Western India, Gujarat
1983.1047Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperPaper: 11.1 x 25.9 cm (4 3/8 x 10 3/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William E. WardCCCC0
Pradyumna and Mayavati Fly to Dvaraka, from the Large Basohli Bhagavata...
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Kingdom of Basholi
1971.93Gum tempera and gold on paperImage: 28.1 x 38.5 cm (11 1/16 x 15 3/16 in.); Overall: 30.5 x 41.2 cm (12 x 16 1/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Nanda Solves Vasudeva’s Dilemma, from a Bhagavata Purana
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Bikaner
2013.365Gum tempera and gold on paperSheet: 24.8 x 29.9 cm (9 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.)Gift of Kalesan Natesan in honor of Dr. Stanislaw CzumaCCCC0
Manuscript of the Prashnavyakarana-sutra
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Marwar, Mandore
26.2014Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperOverall: 12.3 x 30.6 cm (4 13/16 x 12 1/16 in.)On Loan from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection©
A Mughal courtier
Mughal India, court of Akbar (reigned 1556–1605)
2013.294Gum tempera and gold on paper, mounted with gold-sprinkled bordersGift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0
Folio 146 from the “Devasano Pada Bhandar” Kalpa-sutra: Celestial...
Western India, Gujarat, possibly Patan
18.2014Gum tempera, ink, silver, and gold on paperSheet: 11.2 x 26 cm (4 7/16 x 10 1/4 in.); Matted: 38.1 x 50.8 cm (15 x 20 in.)On Loan from the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim Collection©
A Traveler Persuades Lorik to Return Home (top); Chanda Objects (bottom)...
Sultanate India
1981.55gum tempera, ink, and gold on paperImage: 19.7 x 14 cm (7 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.); Overall: 25.5 x 20 cm (10 1/16 x 7 7/8 in.)Gift of D. J. R. Ushikubo, The John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust, and Bequest of James Parmelee by exchangeCCCC0
Worship of Dvaraka Nathji at Kankroli
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota
2001.161Gum tempera and gold on paperOverall: 32.8 x 25.2 cm (12 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.)Gift of William E. Ward in memory of his wife, Evelyn Svec WardCCCC0
Sagittarius
India, Himachal Pradesh, Pahari Hills, Mandi or Kangra, 19th century
2014.651gum tempera and gold on paperSheet: 20.3 x 26 cm (8 x 10 1/4 in.)Gift of Nancy and Wayne HunnicuttCCCC0
Calligraphy of a ghazal of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi (Indian, 1253–1325) (verso)
India, Farrukhabad, Mughal, 18th century
2013.341.bink, gum tempera, and gold on paperOverall: 25.4 x 19.7 cm (10 x 7 3/4 in.)Gift in honor of Madeline Neves Clapp; Gift of Mrs. Henry White Cannon by exchange; Bequest of Louise T. Cooper; Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund; From the Catherine and Ralph Benkaim CollectionCCCC0