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Khandoba Seated on a Horse

Image credit: Horniman Museum and Gardens

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This painting is by an unknown artist from India. Polychrome painting on textile depicting Khandoba, a manifestation of Shiva, seated on his vehicle, or vahana, a white horse, which has elaborate trappings. His skin is painted blue, and he wears a crown, a yellow skirt cloth, anklets, bracelets and neck ornaments. In his upper right hand he carries a trident, while in his lower right hand he carries a raised sword. His lower left arm holds the reins and in his upper left he carries a drum. Set against a red background under a lotus arch, with a pillar and curtain to each side.

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Forest Hill

Title

Khandoba Seated on a Horse

Date

20th C

Medium

pigment on textile

Measurements

H 50 x W 47.8 cm

Accession number

1992.94

Acquisition method

gift, 1992

Work type

Painting

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