Two Drawings of Seated Men with a Lota
18th century
Description
2009.202.111.1 Depicts a crouching male figure. He wears a turban, a small earring, a long robe (jama), and trousers. He holds up a lota, a small vessel up with his left hand, while his right is held up to his nose and mouth. Around him are various accoutrements, including vessels, a hookah base, and a shield and curved sword. Rajput Style, Kota School. 2009.202.111.2 Depicts a crouching male figure. He wears a turban, a two-pearl earring, a long robe (jama), and trousers. He holds up a lota, a small drinking vessel up with his right hand, while his left is held up to his nose and mouth. He has a small tray in front of him as well as a stringed instrument. Rajput Style, Kota School.
Dimensions
dimensions for 113.1983.1: 8.8 x 6.7 cm (3 7/16 x 2 5/8 in.) dimensions for 113.1983.2: 8.8 x 8.7 cm (3 7/16 x 3 7/16 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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