A raja receiving a flower from a lady
Life Story
This painting has a flat plain green background, with no details. The Raja’s muslim jama fastens on the left in Hindu style and his gold brocade paijama can be clearly seen underneath. His large katar dagger is tucked in his waistband. He wears several pieces of gold jewellery. The woman behind him carries a peacock feather fan, while the one on the right offers him a flower.
Description taken from the ‘Art From The Indian Sub-Continent In The Sainsbury Centre’ catalogue by Margaret A. Willey (Sainsbury Centre, UEA, 1995).
Not on display
Title/Description: A raja receiving a flower from a lady
Born: 1650 c. - 1660 c.
Object Type: Drawing
Materials: Gold, Paper, Watercolour
Measurements: Unframed: (h. 202 x w. 170 x d. 1 mm) Framed: (h. 373 x w. 331 x d. 21 mm)
Accession Number: 583
Historic Period: 17th century
Production Place: Asia, India, Rajasthan/Gujarat
School/Style: Indian Miniatures
Credit Line: Donated by Robert and Lisa Sainsbury, 1978
