Bhairava Raga
Painting
early 17th century (made)
early 17th century (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the musical mode Bhairava raga, an ash-smeared Shiva is attended by maidservants, one of whom rubs his arm with sandal paste.
Object details
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| Title | Bhairava Raga (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Bhairava raga, ash-smeared Shiva attended by maidservants, opaque watercolour on paper, Marwar, early 17th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the musical mode Bhairava raga, an ash-smeared Shiva is attended by maidservants, one of whom rubs his arm with sandal paste. |
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| Content description | An ash-smeared Shiva is attended by maidservants, one of whom rubs his arm with sandal paste. |
| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions | '1 Sri Bhairog purusha' (written in Hindi below image) |
| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.136-1955 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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