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Narasimha, a lion avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, emerges from a split stone pillar, holding his devotee Prahlada while vanquishing the demon Hiranyakashipu underfoot. Painting by an Indian artist.
Date: 1800-1899Reference: 582990i- Books
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A classical dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history, & literature / by John Dowson.
Dowson, John, active 1913.Date: 1913- Pictures
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A deity (?) crouching down, with his arms spread out horizontally. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581800iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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Vyaghrapada, a maharishi with the head and torso of a man and legs and tail of a tiger, holding a necklace and a dish. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581950iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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A dancing form of Lord Shiva with the upper left hand holding a flame, the upper right holding an hourglass drum and the lower two in different mudra positions. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581960iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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Ganpati, the destroyer of obstacles. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581739iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva, holding a lotus in each hand. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581803iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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Mahishasuramardini ; Durga killing the demon Mahisha. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581806iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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Krishna sitting on top of a temple, playing the flute. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581747iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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Raja Munnar (?) holding a sword in his right hand. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581755iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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Lord Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Krishna, playing a musical instrument. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581945iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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Ravana, the ten headed demon god. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581750iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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A three-headed idol of Vishnu's incarnations, Naraisimha and Varaha (?). Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581954iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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A priest decorating the Shivalingam which also has a statue of Lord Shiva behind it. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581748iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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A maharishi (Patañjali) with the head and torso of a man and a tail of a serpent or fish, with hands joined in reverence. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581754iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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A three-headed, blue-skinned statue of an Indian deity (Vishnu ?), holding a mace. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581796iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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A maharishi (Patañjali?) with the head and torso of a man and a tail of a serpent or fish, with hands joined in reverence. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581804iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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A king (?) conducting a havan (prayer ceremony) by offering a human head placed on a large spoon to the fire god. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581955iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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Lord Vishnu in his avatar as Kalki. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581795iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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An Indian deity with two heads and four arms, Veerabhadra (?). Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581751iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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Tumburu, a mythical horse-headed musician playing a musical instrument (the veena). Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581798iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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A priest blowing a conch shell. Watercolour painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581965iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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A guru (religious teacher) holding a musical instrument. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581738iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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A demon (?) holding a mace and a sword. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581790iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types- Pictures
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An Indian deity holding a mace and a lotus flower. Gouache painting by an Indian artist.
Date: [between 1800 and 1899?]Reference: 581807iPart of: Hindu deities; Captain Cook's voyages; and Indian figure types