THE CELEBRATION OF EID AL-ADHA (THE FEAST OF THE SACRIFICE)...
THE CELEBRATION OF EID AL-ADHA (THE FEAST OF THE SACRIFICE)
Mughal India, 18th century
Enclosed within a dark border and multiple narrower frames, the main one decorated with stencilled gilt repeating foliate motifs, this finely executed drawing in ink, natural pigments and gold on paper depicts various rituals marking the conclusion of the pilgrimage, in the upper section, beneath lavishly decorated canopies, pilgrims perform the ritual shaving of the head (Halq), symbolising spiritual renewal, on the left, an indication of place is provided by the depiction of the lamp niches of the Al-Khayf Mosque in Mecca, a sacred site associated with the Hajj, the central and lower sections depict the sacrifice of a camel, commemorating Abraham’s sacrifice, the scene is set against a neutral background enriched with randomly scattered Mughal-style plants bearing red flowers.
32.5cm x 21.5cm
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THE CELEBRATION OF EID AL-ADHA (THE FEAST OF THE SACRIFICE)
Mughal India, 18th century
Enclosed within a dark border and multiple narrower frames, the main one decorated with stencilled gilt repeating foliate motifs, this finely executed drawing in ink, natural pigments and gold on paper depicts various rituals marking the conclusion of the pilgrimage, in the upper section, beneath lavishly decorated canopies, pilgrims perform the ritual shaving of the head (Halq), symbolising spiritual renewal, on the left, an indication of place is provided by the depiction of the lamp niches of the Al-Khayf Mosque in Mecca, a sacred site associated with the Hajj, the central and lower sections depict the sacrifice of a camel, commemorating Abraham’s sacrifice, the scene is set against a neutral background enriched with randomly scattered Mughal-style plants bearing red flowers.
32.5cm x 21.5cm
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Time, Location
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