Seated Rajput Man with a Beard
early 19th century
Description
Seated cross-legged and facing left is a portly man. His right leg lies across his lap. His left hand holds onto his right ankle. Two large pendants sit on top of his large stomach. He bears a thick, dark, full beard, a gold earring, and blue eyes. He wears a turban made of patterned cloth. Rajput Style.
Dimensions
14.7 x 11.8 cm (5 13/16 x 4 5/8 in.)
Provenance
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.
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