Caption

Miniature of a chariot, chariot model, 19th century, India; Indian; South Asian; temple chariots; made by, height 24.0 cm, width 28.0 cm. A bird sits on a bow-shaped shaft; peacocks and other birds depicted. Under a canopy topped with a pike sit figures: Krishna feeding on butter; in front, in the driver's seat, there is also Krishna., A small ornate metallic chariot-like object in gold and brass tones sits against a pale gray background, featuring a domed canopy with a pointed finial, arched openwork sides with decorative cutouts, a curved front extension with a sculpted animal figure, and a few small stylized human figures visible within the open cabin; the piece rests on a group of round, perforated wheels with radial patterns and shows areas of darker patina and subtle reddish accents.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A23_093

License type

Rights managed

Available size

103.0Mb (1.6Mb) / 20.0in x 20.0in / 6000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Miniature chariot chariot model 19th century India Indian South Asian temple chariots height 24.0 cm width 28.0 cm bird sits bow-shaped shaft peacocks birds depicted Under canopy topped pike sit figures Krishna feeding butter front driver's seat also Krishna small ornate metallic chariot- object gold brass tones sits pale gray background featuring domed canopy pointed finial arched openwork sides decorative cutouts curved front extension sculpted animal figure small stylized human figures visible within open cabin piece rests group round perforated wheels radial patterns areas darker patina subtle reddish accents.