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British Museum Kashmir Collection Part II

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The Britsih Musuem has a fine Collection of Kashmir Art on display. Some glimpses of the Kashmir Art held in the archives of the British Museum. This is Part II.

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tags: kashmir, british musuem
categories: Himalayan Art
Thursday 11.29.18
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
 

Antiquities from Ladakh at the British Museum

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The Collection of Antiquities and everyday use Items from Ladakh at the British Museum Collection.

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tags: ladakh, british museum, Trans Himalayas
categories: Himalayan History, Himalayan Art
Wednesday 11.21.18
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
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Kashmir Musings I

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Random musings from Journeys in my Homeland of Kashmir. In this one we talk about the exquisite Wooden Ceiling Patterns created by the Kashmiri art of Khatamband. We also talk about the regal Residency Building in Kashmir which was once housed the British resident in the State of Jammu and Kashmir and which now serves as a Government Arts Emporium.

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tags: kashmir, khatamband, residency, kashmiri art
categories: Himalayan Art, Himalayan History
Tuesday 11.20.18
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
 

Kashmir Stone and Bronze Sculptures from Antiquity (SPS Museum)

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The Sri Partap Singh Museum in Srinagar, Kashmir holds an exquisite collection of Kashmiri Stone and Metal work from the ancient times. We take a look at some of these great works of Art.

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tags: durga tengpora, kashmir art, sps museum
categories: Himalayan Art
Thursday 07.19.18
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
Comments: 1
 

Roerich Himalaya

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And I'm a happy man today. As I just received my copy of the original limited edition (No.217 of 500 copies) Roerich Himalaya published in 1926. It contains writings and lithographs with 24 Colorplates and 78 Halftones of the paintings by Nicholas Roerich.

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tags: roerich, nokolai, russian painter, naggar, kulu, shambala
categories: Himalayan Art
Sunday 04.01.18
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
 

The Map Shawl II

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A Close up of the Shalimar Bagh as woven on the Map Shawl with along with the Dal Lake. Note the intricate work on the border. And see the detailing of the surroundings. No wonder it took 30 years to complete. One of the finest examples of Kashmiri Shawl craftsmanship. No wonder they were such a prized possession for Ladies in Aristocratic Europe.

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tags: Kashmir, antiques, map shawl, ranbir singh, dogras
categories: Himalayan Art
Sunday 04.01.18
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
 

Kashmir and Tibet : The Forgotten Past

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Kashmir has over the ages has had a great influence on Tibet in the area of Religion and allied Religious Iconry. Infact Mahayana Buddhism traveled to Tibet from Kashmir via Central Asia after the Fourth Buddhist Council in Kashmir. A large number of artisans and craftsmen were taken from Kashmir to Tibet to decorate the Monasteries as well.

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tags: kashmir art, tibet, tibetan art, buddhism, tara, buddha, maitreya
categories: Himalayan History, Himalayan Art
Sunday 04.01.18
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
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9th Century Vaishnava Avatar

The Complete Frame

One of the most priceless treasures on display is a 9th Century metal “Vaishnava Avatar” frame which is a Prabhavali of bronze metal alloy measuring 6’4″ in height and 4′ wide and 1’2″ thick weighing almost 100 kgs excavated from Devsara. As the name suggests it shows various Avatars of Vishnu. Devsara, which is in Kulgam district had been in the past a great center for the casting of Bronze images and other metal works. 

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tags: kashmir art, vishnu avatar, vasihnava, bronze
categories: Himalayan Art, Himalayan History
Sunday 04.01.18
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
 

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