Western India Collection

Constellation Ursa Minor
2625484 Constellation Ursa Minor; (add.info.: Constellation Ursa Minor. From a copy of 'Aj?'ib al-makhl?q?t wa-ghar?'ib al-mawj?d)

Aj?'ib al-makhl?q?t wa-ghar?'ib al-mawj?d?t
2625515 Aj?'ib al-makhl?q?t wa-ghar?'ib al-mawj?d?t; (add.info.: A bullock, labelled baqar al-ma' ('cattle of the sea'). Below: a long fish

claret jug from Western India
3079163 claret jug from Western India; (add.info.: claret jug from Western India. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Jain Monk Holding a Flower Venerated by a Royal Follower, colophon page from a Story of the Religious Teacher Kalaka (Kalakacharya-katha, verso), 1279

The Interior of the Great Cave, Elephanta, Bombay, 19th century (pencil, w / c)
1196936 The Interior of the Great Cave, Elephanta, Bombay, 19th century (pencil, w/c) by Rawlins, Thomas J. (fl.1820-40); 46.1x63.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rawlins, Thomas J)

Caucasian Race, Hindoos (coloured engraving)
3650053 Caucasian Race, Hindoos (coloured engraving) by Williams, J.L. (c.1815-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caucasian Race, Hindoos)

Princes and Chiefs of Western India (engraving)
1052942 Princes and Chiefs of Western India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princes and Chiefs of Western India)

The Great Fire at Surat, Western India (engraving)
1626511 The Great Fire at Surat, Western India (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire at Surat, Western India)

Lion Shooting in the "Gheer, "Kattiawar, Western India (engraving)
1048997 Lion Shooting in the " Gheer, " Kattiawar, Western India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lion Shooting in the " Gheer)

Jaina Architecture, Ancient and Modern, Goozerat, Western India (engraving)
2812258 Jaina Architecture, Ancient and Modern, Goozerat, Western India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jaina Architecture, Ancient and Modern)

Rock inscribed with the Edicts of an Emperor, in Kathiawad, Western India (engraving)
1613503 Rock inscribed with the Edicts of an Emperor, in Kathiawad, Western India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Falls of Gairsoppa, Western India (engraving)
1107531 The Falls of Gairsoppa, Western India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Falls of Gairsoppa, Western India)

Persian Horse Dealer, Bombay, 1880s (oil on canvas)
1197494 Persian Horse Dealer, Bombay, 1880s (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 80.4x100.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

View of Bombay Looking South-East from Malabar Hill, (oil on canvas)
1196749 View of Bombay Looking South-East from Malabar Hill, (oil on canvas) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); 52x153.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The War in Bhutan (engraving)
1610285 The War in Bhutan (engraving) by Wimperis, Edmund Morison (1835-1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Bhutan. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 April 1865)

Sketches in India (engraving)
1107550 Sketches in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in India)

The Kailas, in the Cave Temples of Ellora, Western India (engraving)
1105964 The Kailas, in the Cave Temples of Ellora, Western India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kailas, in the Cave Temples of Ellora)

The British Residency at Hyderabad, 1813; 1830 (hand-coloured engraving. )
1196714 The British Residency at Hyderabad, 1813; 1830 (hand-coloured engraving.) by Grindlay, Robert Melville (1786-1877) (after); 40.5x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

The Rajkoomar College, Kattywar, Western India (engraving)
1105062 The Rajkoomar College, Kattywar, Western India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rajkoomar College, Kattywar, Western India)

Costumes of Western India (engraving)
1105977 Costumes of Western India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes of Western India)

Teaching and Liberation of Nemi, from the Kalpa-sutra, c. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Teaching and Liberation of Nemi, from the Kalpa-sutra, c. 1500. Nemi, who was the cousin of the Hindu god Krishna, lived in the ancient mythic past

Serpents Protect Parshva from the Flood, from the Kalpa-sutra, c. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Serpents Protect Parshva from the Flood, from the Kalpa-sutra, c. 1500. Parshva stands in a yogic posture of meditation, bearing the hardship of the elements, unmoved

Page from a Kalpa-sutra: Indra paying homage to Mahavira, early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Page from a Kalpa-sutra: Indra paying homage to Mahavira, early 16th century

Kalpa-sutra, 1279. Creator: Unknown
Kalpa-sutra, 1279

King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala with the Dream Diviners, from a Kalpa-sutra, c. 1475-1500. The king and queen seated in the upper register are the parents of Mahavira

Kalpa-sutra Manuscript with 24 Miniatures: King Siddhartha Rises and Bathes, c. 1475-1500

Kalpa-sutra Manuscript with 24 Miniatures, c. 1475-1500. Creator: Unknown
Kalpa-sutra Manuscript with 24 Miniatures, c. 1475-1500. Though paper manuscripts would have been wrapped in cloth rather than bound with string

Page from the Prasnapradipa, a Hindu Astrology Text, c. 1700s. Creator: Unknown
Page from the Prasnapradipa, a Hindu Astrology Text, c. 1700s

Page from the Prasnapradipa, a Hindu Astrology Text, 1500s. Creator: Unknown
Page from the Prasnapradipa, a Hindu Astrology Text, 1500s

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Shalibhadra: Text (verso), 1279. Creator: Pradyumnasuri (Indian)
Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Shalibhadra: Text (verso), 1279

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: text (verso), 1278. Creator: Unknown
Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: text (verso), 1278

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: Text (recto), c. 1400. Creator: Unknown
Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: Text (recto), c. 1400

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: Kalpa-sutra: text (verso), 1278. Creator: Unknown
Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: A Monk Preaching (recto); Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: text (verso), 1278

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra... 1279. Creator: Unknown
Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: Monk Holding a Flower (recto); Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: text describing descent of Mahavira into the womb of the Brahman woman Devananda

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra (verso), 1279. Creator: Unknown
Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra (verso), 1279

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra (recto), 1279. Creator: Unknown
Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra (recto), 1279

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Colophon page, Kalpa-sutra and The Story of Kalakacharya of Devachandra: Monk Teaching Lay Disciple, late 1200s

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: The Story of Kalakacharya of Devachandra: Text (recto), 1279

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Yoga-shastra: Text (recto), 1279. Creator: Hemachandra (Indian)
Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Yoga-shastra: Text (recto), 1279

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Shalibhadra: Jain Monk Teaching with a Manuscript Page a Disciple and Two Laywomen and Two Laymen Below (recto); Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Shalibhadra: Text (verso)

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Yoga-shastra: Seated Yellow Jina Shantinatha Enshrined, 1279. Rendered with alacrity and charm, the painting is independent of the Sanskrit text

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: The Monk Gautama, Enthroned (recto), 1279. The text on this rare, early manuscript page tells of the birth of Mahavira, but the painting is that of a monk

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: page from a Great Poem about Twos (Dvyashraya Mahakavya)…
Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: page from a Great Poem about Twos (Dvyashraya Mahakavya) of Hemachandra, with commentary by Abhayatilaka: Monk in the Gift-giving Gesture before a Layman (verso)

Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: Enthroned Monk (recto); Text (verso), 1279
Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: Enthroned Monk (recto); Leaf from a Jain Manuscript: Kalpa-sutra: Text (verso), 1279

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Western India, where vibrant colors and rich traditions come alive. In Jodhpur, Rajasthan, immerse yourself in a bustling market adorned with exquisite embroidered wall panels that showcase the region's artistic prowess. As you wander through this cultural hub, marvel at a Jain monk holding a delicate flower venerated by a loyal follower - an image captured on a colophon page from an ancient story. The markets of Jodhpur also offer an array of trinkets to take home as souvenirs. Admire the intricate craftsmanship of key chains that reflect the city's heritage and charm. Meanwhile, in Pushkar, another gem in Rajasthan's crown, encounter colorful statues depicting Hindu gods lining the streets - each one telling its own divine tale. Travel back in time to witness historical events etched into Western India's tapestry. Witness the arrival of Jewish pilgrims at Cochin in 68 AD through an evocative lithograph. Explore Elephanta Island near Bombay and step into The Interior of the Great Cave; let your imagination transport you to centuries past as you admire this masterpiece rendered with pencil and watercolors. Delve deeper into Western India's diverse culture with glimpses into its people and customs. A colored engraving showcases members of the Caucasian race alongside Hindoos - highlighting their coexistence within this captivating land. Princes and Chiefs grace engravings that pay homage to their regal lineage while capturing their majestic presence. Yet history is not without its trials; witness The Great Fire at Surat depicted vividly through an engraving - a testament to resilience amidst adversity. Experience adventure too as Lion Shooting takes center stage in "Gheer, " Kattiawar - showcasing bravery intertwined with nature's raw power. Marvel at architectural wonders such as Jaina Architecture found throughout Goozerat or gaze upon rock inscriptions bearing imperial edicts in Kathiawad.