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Maharao Ram Singh II of Kota (r. 1828–66) Worships Brij Nathji as the Bridegroom
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Shri Nathji, the dark stone sculpture carved in high relief with its monolithic stele is here shown sumptuously dressed, wearing the square headdress of a bridegroom. His long tuft of hair, braided with flowers, swings to one side, while the end of his stole swings to the other, imparting joyous vitality and dynamism.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Rajput Kingdom of Kota |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1830s |
| Culture / Origin | Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Kota |
| Medium | gum tempera and gold on paper |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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