Royal women shooting from a pavilion — Restored Rajput Wall Art

Two magnificent lions arrived at a pond, and the male turns back, sensing that something has alerted the deer. From a hunting lodge, a princess aims her musket in their direction.

On the far banks of the pond is an abstract phallic sculpture (linga) on a spouted pedestal, indicating the sacred presence of the Hindu god Shiva. In front of the linga is an image of Shiva’s mount, the bull Nandi. The linga and bull bear traces of worship: horizontal marks in saffron, turmeric, and gold that communicate the worshiper’s religious affiliation and an inverted lotus flower. Devotion to Shiva is a prerequisite for the abundance of the land.

Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota, c. 1810. Original medium: Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper.

Worth knowing: On the distant horizon a European rides an elephant, while a dog runs alongside.

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