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Princely Lovers on a Daybed

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On a terrace and under an awning, two lovers embrace each other on a daybed (charpoi). The male figure wears a turban, an earring, a long robe (jama), a waist sash (patka), bracelets, and an armlet. He supports his head with his right arm while his left wraps around the female figure and holds her right hand. The female figure wears a chaniya choli, which consists of a crop top and long skirt; a shawl covering her head, earrings, necklaces, and armlets. In front of the bed are trays of food, fruits, drinking flasks, and candles. Outside the enclosed terrace is a female attendant, crouching against the barrier. A crane stands near the entrance. The scene takes place at night, as denoted by the crescent moon in the sky. Rajput Style.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art Stuart Cary Welch (by 1976 - 2008 ) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009 ) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1976. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum The Stuart Cary Welch Collection Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
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Title: Princely Lovers on a Daybed
Description:
On a terrace and under an awning, two lovers embrace each other on a daybed (charpoi).
The male figure wears a turban, an earring, a long robe (jama), a waist sash (patka), bracelets, and an armlet.
He supports his head with his right arm while his left wraps around the female figure and holds her right hand.
The female figure wears a chaniya choli, which consists of a crop top and long skirt; a shawl covering her head, earrings, necklaces, and armlets.
In front of the bed are trays of food, fruits, drinking flasks, and candles.
Outside the enclosed terrace is a female attendant, crouching against the barrier.
A crane stands near the entrance.
The scene takes place at night, as denoted by the crescent moon in the sky.
Rajput Style.

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