Chand Bibi
Painting
ca. 1750 (made)
ca. 1750 (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Chand Bibi (centre), regent and warrior of Bijapur, shooting with her ladies. She is kneeling as she aims her rifle at a deer, with the support of a tree. Her attendants follow behind. The golden halo around her symbolizes her royal status.
Object details
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| Title | Chand Bibi (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Chand Bibi of Bijapur shooting with her ladies, opaque watercolour on paper, Hyderabad, ca. 1750 |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, Chand Bibi (centre), regent and warrior of Bijapur, shooting with her ladies. She is kneeling as she aims her rifle at a deer, with the support of a tree. Her attendants follow behind. The golden halo around her symbolizes her royal status. |
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| Content description | Chand Bibi of Bijapur (centre) shooting with her ladies. She is kneeling as she aims her rifle with the support of a tree. Her attendants follow behind. The golden halo around her symbolizes her royal status. |
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| Credit line | Given by Col. J.G. Gayer-Anderson C.M.G., D.S.G. and Major R.G. Gayer-Anderson. |
| Object history | Originally owned by B.M. Phadanavis of Poona and later in the Gayer-Anderson collection. The donors were twin brothers. |
| Production | Hyderabad |
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| Accession number | IS.157-1952 |
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| Record created | December 2, 2002 |
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