A Seated Young Prince Leaning on a Shield and Holding a Sword

Identification and Creation

Object Number: 2009.202.104
Title: A Seated Young Prince Leaning on a Shield and Holding a Sword
Classification: Drawings
Work Type: drawing
Date: late 18th century
Places: Creation Place: South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Kota
Culture: Indian
Persistent Link: https://hvrd.art/o/217516

Physical Descriptions

Medium: Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Rajput Style, Kota School
Dimensions: 8.9 x 10 cm (3 1/2 x 3 15/16 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History: Stuart Cary Welch (by 1969 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum.

Notes:
Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1969.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, The Stuart Cary Welch Collection, Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
Accession Year: 2009
Object Number: 2009.202.104
Division: Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact: am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description: Seated facing right with his legs folded underneath him is a young prince. His royal status is denoted by his turban ornament (sarpech), from which three large jewels hang, and his earrings. He wears a turban, a long robe (jama) and a necklace. He rests his elbows on a large shield (dhal) in front of him. He holds the pommel of a sword, which is behind the shield, in both of his hands. Rajput Style, Kota School.

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