Indian it is ... but what ?

Gustav · 7th December 2022, 10:13 AM

Very likely at least one other avatar of Vishnu, Varaha, is also depicted, on the left tableau. The layer of painting is gone exactly at that place, but possibly the outline of boars trunk can be recognized on the centaur-like figure.

I think we quite surely can see this table top (?) in a Vaishnavite context.

Gustav · 7th December 2022, 10:21 AM

And here in the left tableau we most likely see another Vishnu's avatar , Vamana, in his boy-like shape with umbrella, before King of Asuras, Bali.

Gustav · 7th December 2022, 10:38 AM

And the last two: on the left Vishnu's avatar Rama, on the right Vishnu's avatar Krishna, killing king Kamsa.

fernando · 8th December 2022, 09:45 AM

Truly amazing; eight years to find out what is going on these scenes !!!
I bought this thing in a street fair; just because the price was tempting. I have it since then decorating the walls of my garage. Yet its value increased immensely now that the riddle is cracked ... thanks to you both Gentlemen. Gustav, you were tireless

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Interested Party · 8th December 2022, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Gustav

And the last two: on the left Vishnu's avatar Rama, on the right Vishnu's avatar Krishna, killing king Kamsa.

If it is Rama, then is his adversary Ravana with the multiple (100) heads? Isn't he usually dark rather than light skinned? I had been puzzling over that one before you wrote.

Gustav · 8th December 2022, 03:21 PM

Exactly, that's Ravana.

fernando · 10th December 2022, 05:15 PM

Thank you again for sharing such amazing expertise.

Gustav · 10th December 2022, 07:16 PM

You are welcome, Fernando.

7th December 2022, 10:13 AM	#1
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	Very likely at least one other avatar of Vishnu, Varaha, is also depicted, on the left tableau. The layer of painting is gone exactly at that place, but possibly the outline of boars trunk can be recognized on the centaur-like figure. I think we quite surely can see this table top (?) in a Vaishnavite context. Attached Images

7th December 2022, 10:21 AM	#2
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	And here in the left tableau we most likely see another Vishnu's avatar , Vamana, in his boy-like shape with umbrella, before King of Asuras, Bali. Attached Images

7th December 2022, 10:38 AM	#3
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	And the last two: on the left Vishnu's avatar Rama, on the right Vishnu's avatar Krishna, killing king Kamsa. Attached Images

8th December 2022, 09:45 AM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you so much ... Truly amazing; eight years to find out what is going on these scenes !!! I bought this thing in a street fair; just because the price was tempting. I have it since then decorating the walls of my garage. Yet its value increased immensely now that the riddle is cracked ... thanks to you both Gentlemen. Gustav, you were tireless . . Last edited by fernando; 8th December 2022 at 09:56 AM.

8th December 2022, 03:21 PM	#6
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	Exactly, that's Ravana.

10th December 2022, 05:15 PM	#7
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you again for sharing such amazing expertise.

10th December 2022, 07:16 PM	#8
Gustav Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,273	You are welcome, Fernando.