Accession No

1947.680.8


Description

Kalightat pata. Painting on paper of Harihara, a composite deity of the gods Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara). Paper badly torn including damage at the top of the deity's head.


Place

Asia; South Asia; India; West Bengal; Kolkata; Kalighat


Period

19th century


Source

Adie, Walter Sibbald [field collector and donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1947.680.8


Cultural Affliation


Material

Paper; Paint


Local Term

pat


Measurements

277mm x 458mm


Events

Context (Related Documents)
Accession Register 15, p.147: “1947.680 Bundle of paintings of Hindu gods. India. d.d. W.S. Adie”
Event Date 1947
Author: Mark Elliott


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1947.680: "Bundle of paintings on very poor quality paper, representing Hindu gods. No longer made."
Event Date 1/8/1995
Author: Mark Elliott


Context (Amendments / updates)
The bundle of 17 paintings with the idno series 1947.680 were previously cataloged under one accession number. After discussion with Dr Mark Elliott it was agreed to separate the 17 paintings and give them individual suffixes.

The paper is in poor condition and should be handled with care. Loose pieces have been bagged and are stored with the painting.
Event Date 24/4/2015
Author: maa


Description (CMS Description)
1 painting on paper of a seated deity. The paper is in poor condition with large areas missing and torn.
Event Date 24/4/2015
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Kalightat pata. Painting on paper of Harihara, a composite deity of the gods Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara). Paper badly torn including damage at the top of the deity's head.
Event Date 30/10/2025
Author: Mark Elliott


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