JASROTA, CIRCA 1750

Details

BANDI RAM, A VAISHNAVITE GURU
Jasrota, circa 1750
Gouache heightened with gold, the guru, probably from Damthal, seated on a terrace against a cushion, an attendant with a morchal stands behind, black margin, red leaf with white rules, inscriptions on reverse in black takri and Persian
Folio 7¼ x 6in. (18.5 x 15.2cm.); miniature 6 x 4½in. (15 x 11.5cm.)

Provenance

Calcutta, March 1954

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Lot Essay

Both the takri and nasta'liq nscriptions on the reverse identify the sitter as Maharaj Bandi Ram.

Archer's notes go into considerable detail about the shrine at Damthal, a daughter shrine of Pandori, and its founding. Unfortunately no further information is given on Bandi Ram himself.

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