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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2009.202.94
People
Unknown Artist
Title
Seated Ruler Holding a Shield with Four Male Attendants
Classification
Drawings
Work Type
drawing
Date
mid 19th century
Places
Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Kota
Culture
Indian
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/217494

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
Dimensions
20 x 18 cm (7 7/8 x 7 1/16 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1969 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum.

Notes:
Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1969.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Stuart Cary Welch Collection, Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
Accession Year
2009
Object Number
2009.202.94
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Seated on a carpet against a large cushion is a Rajput ruler. His status is signified by his green halo with a golden yellow border. The ruler sits with his legs folded under him. He wears a pink turban, a robe (jama), a pink waist sash (patka), necklaces, and a pearl earring. He holds a large black shield (dhal) in front of him. A sword (talwar) is by his side. Before him are four male attendants of different ages, as denoted by their facial hair or lack thereof. The attendant on the top left wears a red turban and has a full beard. His hand is up in gesture towards the ruler. He has a sword in his lap and a shield in front of him. Next to him is an attendant who also wears a red turban and bears a mustache. He has a sword before his lap. The last two attendants are young boys who wear all red. They both carry swords in their hands. Rajput Style, Kota School.

Verification Level

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