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A Procession of Rajput Ruler on a Litter Drawn by a Horse, Accompanied by Female Attendants
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Seated on a litter with his legs folded underneath him is a Rajput ruler. He wears an elaborate turban and has a halo, both of which symbolize his royal status. He wears a robe (jama) and is adorned with armlets, an earring, and pendants. He has a full beard. The litter is being drawn by a caparisoned horse. The litter is surrounded by female attendants. Three directly behind the ruler carry a fly whisk, an umbrella (chhatri) over the ruler’s head, and a large sword, all of which are royal accoutrements. Some women carry large flowering stalks, while others carry lances and spears. 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 Procession of Rajput Ruler on a Litter Drawn by a Horse, Accompanied by Female Attendants
Description:
Seated on a litter with his legs folded underneath him is a Rajput ruler.
He wears an elaborate turban and has a halo, both of which symbolize his royal status.
He wears a robe (jama) and is adorned with armlets, an earring, and pendants.
He has a full beard.
The litter is being drawn by a caparisoned horse.
The litter is surrounded by female attendants.
Three directly behind the ruler carry a fly whisk, an umbrella (chhatri) over the ruler’s head, and a large sword, all of which are royal accoutrements.
Some women carry large flowering stalks, while others carry lances and spears.
Rajput Style, Kota School.
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