early 18th century
Krishna, the eighth avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, sits cross-legged on a cushion. He wears a jama (robe), with a punch dagger (katar) tucked into his waist sash (patka). He wears necklaces, armlets, an earring, and an elaborately decorated turban. In the front of the turban is a large lotus blossom, a symbol of Vishnu, which represents his divine nature. His right hand rests on the pommel of a long sword (talwar), while his left reaches into a bowl of delicacies offered by a peri, a winged fairy-like spirit of Persian mythology. The peri wears a long skirt and coat, and is adorned with earrings, a nose ring, and a large hat with a plume. Her long hair cascades down her back. Rajput Style, Kota School.
19.7 x 13.6 cm (7 3/4 x 5 3/8 in.)
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.
Ink and opaque white watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianInk on paper
18th centuryIndianInk and watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
18th-19th centuryIndianBlack ink over charcoal underdrawing on off-white laid paper
18th centuryIndianBlack ink and white opaque watercolor on beige paper (.1); Rajput Style, Kota School Black and red inks on beige paper (.2), Rajput Style, Kota School
18th centuryIndianInk and opaque white watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianInk on paper
18th centuryIndianInk on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
18th centuryIndianInk on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
18th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndianInk on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
18th centuryIndianInk and opaque watercolor on paper
18th centuryIndian