1932.108: Rajput Chief on Horseback

Identification and Creation

Object Number

1932.108

Title

Rajput Chief on Horseback

Classification

Paintings

Work Type

painting

Date

17th century

Places

Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Kota

Culture

Indian

Persistent Link

https://hvrd.art/o/216893

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School

Dimensions

20 x 17.3 cm (7 7/8 x 6 13/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Dr. Denman W. Ross

Accession Year

1932

Object Number

1932.108

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Contact

am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu

Permissions

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Descriptions

Description

Mounted on a large, pink, rearing stallion is a Rajput chief. The figure bears a distinct beard, pierced ear with a double pearl earring, and a distinct turban. The turban is white with a decorative yellow band and has a protrusion in the back that curves inward. The figure wears a white and gold sash. Tucked into the sash are two daggers and a punch dagger (katar). These weapons and costume remain unfinished. Hanging from the other side of his body is a shield and a long sword. With his right hand he holds the light blue reins of his horse and the left hand hovers over the lower part of the horse’s neck. The horse’s hair is decorated with yellow tassels. Rajput Style, Kota School .

Exhibition History

• Eyes to the East: Indian, Persian, and Turkish Art Given by Harvard Graduates, Harvard University Art Museums, Cambridge, 09/22/1990 - 11/25/1990

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