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A Seated Young Prince Leaning on a Shield and Holding a Sword
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Seated facing right with his legs folded underneath him is a young prince. His royal status is denoted by his turban ornament (sarpech), from which three large jewels hang, and his earrings. He wears a turban, a long robe (jama) and a necklace. He rests his elbows on a large shield (dhal) in front of him. He holds the pommel of a sword, which is behind the shield, in both of his hands. 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: A Seated Young Prince Leaning on a Shield and Holding a Sword
Description:
Seated facing right with his legs folded underneath him is a young prince.
His royal status is denoted by his turban ornament (sarpech), from which three large jewels hang, and his earrings.
He wears a turban, a long robe (jama) and a necklace.
He rests his elbows on a large shield (dhal) in front of him.
He holds the pommel of a sword, which is behind the shield, in both of his hands.
Rajput Style, Kota School.
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