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Rajput Courtier Holding a Spear
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The courtier stands in profile facing to the right. He wears a turban that is tied with a thick band, an earring, necklaces, and a jama (robe) with a short, pleated, and flared skirt. A punch dagger (katar) is tucked into a sash (patka) that encircles the courtier’s waist. He has a thick handlebar mustache and a prominent sideburns. His left arm is bent outward and his right hand holds a long spear horizontally. Rajput Style, Kota School.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art
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.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum The Stuart Cary Welch Collection Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
Title: Rajput Courtier Holding a Spear
Description:
The courtier stands in profile facing to the right.
He wears a turban that is tied with a thick band, an earring, necklaces, and a jama (robe) with a short, pleated, and flared skirt.
A punch dagger (katar) is tucked into a sash (patka) that encircles the courtier’s waist.
He has a thick handlebar mustache and a prominent sideburns.
His left arm is bent outward and his right hand holds a long spear horizontally.
Rajput Style, Kota School.
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