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The proper posture for female type; Hastini; male type; Ashva, by Govardhan: PD.205-1948.24

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The proper posture for female type; Hastini; male type; Ashva, by Govardhan

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

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Legal notes

Bequeathed by P.C. Manuk and Miss G.M. Coles, through the National Art Collections Fund, 1946.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1948) by Manuk, P. C. and Coles, G. M., Miss

Dating

1670s
1680s
1690s
Circa 1678 - 1698

Note

Dr. Goswamy's identification of the figures (letter to M.C. in Oriental Miniatures box, Aug. 1969).

School or Style

Bikaner

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
White bodycolour
Ink
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Image Size Height 199 mm Width 136 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Bodycolour including white, pen and ink with gold on paper

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.205-1948.24
Primary reference Number: 34604

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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