Pabuji Rathor
Painting
late 19th century to early 20th century (made)
late 19th century to early 20th century (made)
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Painting, on cotton cloth, depicting the tragic story of Pabuji Rathor, cousin of Rao Rayapal of Marwar (14th century). The lower portion is missing and the remainder torn and faded. Paintings of this type are used by Bhopas when reciting the story of Pabuji, who has become a village deity in Marwar.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Pabuji Rathor (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in paint on cotton cloth |
| Brief description | Painting, Pabuji Rathor, paint on cotton, Marwar, late 19th to early 20th century |
| Physical description | Painting, on cotton cloth, depicting the tragic story of Pabuji Rathor, cousin of Rao Rayapal of Marwar (14th century). The lower portion is missing and the remainder torn and faded. Paintings of this type are used by Bhopas when reciting the story of Pabuji, who has become a village deity in Marwar. |
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| Content description | The tragic story of Pabuji Rathor, cousin of Rao Rayapal of Marwar (14th century). |
| Style | |
| Credit line | Given by Kumar Sangram Singh, 1963. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.62-1963 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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