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 with large ares missing and the edges frayed. Care needed when handling.
Event Date 24/4/2015
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
1 painting on paper of a seated figure playing a stringed instrument. The paper is in poor condition.
Event Date 24/4/2015
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Kalightat pata. Painting on paper of Shiva as ascetic. The god is depicted as intoxicated, wearing a tiger skin and is holding a tanpura, a musical instrument resembling a sitar. Paper badly torn including damage at the top of the deity's head.
Event Date 30/10/2025
Author: Mark Elliott