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Ragni Gaura Mallara, a lady, standing, attended by two peacocks and holding garlands: 3456

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Titles

Ragni Gaura Mallara, a lady, standing, attended by two peacocks and holding garlands

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Unknown

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Description

An illustration to the Indian Musical Mode, Kakubha Ragini.

Measurements and weight

Height: 248 mm
Width: 161 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

1720s
Production date: circa AD 1720

School or Style

Indian

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
White bodycolour
Ink
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

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

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Ragni Gaura Mallara
  • Location: Mount, below drawing
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3456
Primary reference Number: 34994

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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