Two Priests Before a Shrine of Shrinathji
c. 1840
Description
Two seated priests perform religious rites before a large shrine of Shrinathji, a form of the Hindu god Krishna. Between them is a pedestal with a small idol, either of Shrinathji or Krishna as a child. The priest on the left holds out a bowl, while the one on the right pours liquid onto the idol from a conch shell. Both priests wear long robes, bear facial hair and an earring, and have their long hair tied. On the left is a turbaned figure blowing a conch shell. Rajput Style.
Dimensions
12 x 18.5 cm (4 3/4 x 7 5/16 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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