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Recto: Milking a Water Buffalo and Other Sketches; Verso: Men, Water Buffaloes, and Cows (partial pounce)

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The recto side of this folio predominantly features a drawing of a male figure milking a water buffalo with a chain and bell around her neck. He is crouched down and filling a large, rounded vessel with milk. He is bearded and wears cloth that wraps around his head and chin, and is secured by a knot at the top. The rest of this side bears sketches of water buffaloes and two male figures. One figure stands facing right in profile. He has a distinct beard and wears a turban, a long robe (jama), and waist sash (patka). Tucked into his wash sash is a punch dagger (katar). The second figure is a portrait bust facing left. He has distinct sideburns and wears a turban and a robe. A sketch small crocodile head peering from the water is also found in the center of the page. 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
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Title: Recto: Milking a Water Buffalo and Other Sketches; Verso: Men, Water Buffaloes, and Cows (partial pounce)
Description:
The recto side of this folio predominantly features a drawing of a male figure milking a water buffalo with a chain and bell around her neck.
He is crouched down and filling a large, rounded vessel with milk.
He is bearded and wears cloth that wraps around his head and chin, and is secured by a knot at the top.
The rest of this side bears sketches of water buffaloes and two male figures.
One figure stands facing right in profile.
He has a distinct beard and wears a turban, a long robe (jama), and waist sash (patka).
Tucked into his wash sash is a punch dagger (katar).
The second figure is a portrait bust facing left.
He has distinct sideburns and wears a turban and a robe.
A sketch small crocodile head peering from the water is also found in the center of the page.
Rajput Style, Kota School.

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