Hindu deity from Mandi (Himachal Pradesh, North India)

anonymous, 1750 - 1799

Bhairava (fierce form of Siva) clad in an elephant skin and two severed heads Mandi Purchased from Maggs Bros. London 1972, Published in Oriental Miniatures & Illumination, Bulletin No. 20. March 1972, No.157

  • Artwork typedrawing, Indian miniature
  • Object numberRP-T-2024-60
  • Dimensionsheight 190 mm x width 140 mm
  • Physical characteristicspenseel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Hindu deity from Mandi (Himachal Pradesh, North India)

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-2024-60

  • Description

    Bhairava (fierce form of Siva) clad in an elephant skin and two severed heads Mandi Purchased from Maggs Bros. London 1972, Published in Oriental Miniatures & Illumination, Bulletin No. 20. March 1972, No.157

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): anonymous, India

  • Dating

    1750 - 1799

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    penseel

  • Dimensions

    height 190 mm x width 140 mm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of A.L. Dallapicola, London

  • Acquisition

    gift 2024-04-30

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

    • Maggs Oriental Miniatures and Illumination, Bulletin No. 23, March 1975
    • Dallapiccola, A.L. Princesses et Courtisanes, Oyez, Paris, 1978
    • E. Binney 3rd, The Mughal and Deccani Schools with some related Sultanate Material. Portland, Oregon, 1973
    • Dahmen-Dallapiccola, A.L. Indische Miniaturen. Malerei der Rajput-Staaten, Holle Verlag, Baden-Baden, 1976
    • Dallapiccola, A.L. Ragamala-Miniaturen, Weltkunst, Munich, XLVII Jahrgang, N. 6, 15. March 1977
    • Dallapiccola, A.L. et Enrico Isacco, Ragamala. Exposition Mars 1977

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