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Colonial Punjab

1849 – 1947

Devi Mahatamya, 19th century CE, Guler, Museum of Kangra Art, DharamshalaDevi Mahatamya, 19th century CE, Guler, Museum of Kangra Art, DharamshalaMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗India, Pahari Hills, Guler school, 19th century - Krishna Reaching for the MoonIndia, Pahari Hills, Guler school, 19th century - Krishna Reaching for the MoonWikimedia Commons ↗Male deity, Sculpture from Guler, 19th century CEMale deity, Sculpture from Guler, 19th century CEMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Painting, KangraPainting, Kangra19th century · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Prositapatika NayikaPrositapatika Nayikaca. 1850 · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Drawing, KangraDrawing, Kangra19th century · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗AnkletAnkletc.1850 · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Divine couple seated in a lotus blossomDivine couple seated in a lotus blossomearly 1800s · Northern India, Pahari Region, Himachal Pradesh, Rajput Kingdom ofCleveland Museum of Art ↗A Bride being led to a Temple, 19th century CE, Kangra School of ArtA Bride being led to a Temple, 19th century CE, Kangra School of ArtMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Bhagvad Gita, circa 19th century, Museum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala, KangraBhagvad Gita, circa 19th century, Museum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala, KangraMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Radha Krishna, 19th century CE, Kangra School of Art, Museum of Kangra Art, DharamshalaRadha Krishna, 19th century CE, Kangra School of Art, Museum of Kangra Art, DharamshalaMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Sabih, circa 19th century CE, Museum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala, Kangra ..Sabih, circa 19th century CE, Museum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala, Kangra ..Museum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Tandira Haar, Himachal Pradesh, circa 19th century, Museum of Kangra Art, DharamshalaTandira Haar, Himachal Pradesh, circa 19th century, Museum of Kangra Art, DharamshalaMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Virahini Nayika, 19th century CE, Kangra School of Art, Museum of Kangra Art, DharamshalaVirahini Nayika, 19th century CE, Kangra School of Art, Museum of Kangra Art, DharamshalaMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗A lady, mid 19th century CE, Kangra School of Art Government Museum and Art Gallery…A lady, mid 19th century CE, Kangra School of Art Government Museum and Art Gallery…Government Museum, Chandigarh · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Krishna with Gopis, 19th century CE, Kangra School of Art, Himachal State Museum, ShimlaKrishna with Gopis, 19th century CE, Kangra School of Art, Himachal State Museum, ShimlaWikimedia Commons · SpeakingArch · CC BY-SA ↗Mahishasuramardini, 19th century CE, Mandi School of Pahari Kalam, Museum of Kangra ArtMahishasuramardini, 19th century CE, Mandi School of Pahari Kalam, Museum of Kangra ArtMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Pada padam of Vishnu, 19th century CE, Mandi School of Pahari KalamPada padam of Vishnu, 19th century CE, Mandi School of Pahari KalamMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Vipralabdha Nayika, circa 1850 CE, Kangra School of Art Government Museum and Art…Vipralabdha Nayika, circa 1850 CE, Kangra School of Art Government Museum and Art…Government Museum, Chandigarh · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Painting, ChambaPainting, Chambaca. 1850 · Chamba© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Radha and KrishnaRadha and Krishna19th century · Chamba© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗RumalRumal19th century · Chamba© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗RumalRumal19th century · Chamba© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗RumalRumal19th century · Chamba© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Chambyali Silver Churah, circa 19th century CE, Bhuri Singh Museum, ChambaChambyali Silver Churah, circa 19th century CE, Bhuri Singh Museum, ChambaBhuri Singh Museum, Chamba · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Gaja Lakshmi, 19th century CE Nurpur School of Pahari Kalam, Museum of Kangra ArtGaja Lakshmi, 19th century CE Nurpur School of Pahari Kalam, Museum of Kangra ArtMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Radha and Krishna having in conversation, 19th century CE, Nurpur School of Pahari KalamRadha and Krishna having in conversation, 19th century CE, Nurpur School of Pahari KalamMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗A Princess smoking huqqa, 19th century, Mandi School of Pahari KalamA Princess smoking huqqa, 19th century, Mandi School of Pahari KalamMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Doorjamb from Bhakhali Devi Pandoh, Mandi circa 19th century CEDoorjamb from Bhakhali Devi Pandoh, Mandi circa 19th century CEWikimedia Commons · SpeakingArch · CC BY-SA ↗Godess Chinamastika being worshipped by the gods, Mandi, 19th century CEGodess Chinamastika being worshipped by the gods, Mandi, 19th century CEMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗A mid-19th century painting depicting MahisasuramardiniA mid-19th century painting depicting MahisasuramardiniMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo Brahmavadini (Wikimedia Commons) ↗Pada Padam of Vishnu deity painting; from 19th century Mandi district, Himachal PradeshPada Padam of Vishnu deity painting; from 19th century Mandi district, Himachal PradeshMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo Brahmavadini (Wikimedia Commons) ↗Portrait of Raja Sidh Sen of Mandi, 19th century CE , Himachal State Museum, ShimlaPortrait of Raja Sidh Sen of Mandi, 19th century CE , Himachal State Museum, ShimlaWikimedia Commons · SpeakingArch · CC BY-SA ↗Portrait of Raja Vijay Sen of Mandi, 19th century, Mandi School, Himachal State MuseumPortrait of Raja Vijay Sen of Mandi, 19th century, Mandi School, Himachal State MuseumWikimedia Commons · SpeakingArch · CC BY-SA ↗Raja Ranbir SinghRaja Ranbir Singhca. 1850 · Jammu© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting, JammuPainting, Jammuca. 1850 · Jammu© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting, JammuPainting, Jammu19th century · Jammu© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Drawing, JammuDrawing, Jammu19th century · Jammu© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting, JammuPainting, Jammu19th century · Jammu© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting, JammuPainting, Jammu19th century · Jammu© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Mian Ram Singh of Jammu in LoveMian Ram Singh of Jammu in LoveLahore Museum · photo Nainsukh (Wikimedia Commons) ↗India, Pahari Hills, Bilaspur School, 19th centuryIndia, Pahari Hills, Bilaspur School, 19th centuryWikimedia Commons ↗Krishna and Rukmani in Devi temple, 19th century, Bilaspur School of Pahari KalamKrishna and Rukmani in Devi temple, 19th century, Bilaspur School of Pahari KalamMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Nayika playing on a Veena, 19th century CE, Bilaspur School, Pahari KalamNayika playing on a Veena, 19th century CE, Bilaspur School, Pahari KalamWikimedia Commons · SpeakingArch · CC BY-SA ↗Kali and ShivaKali and Shivaca. 1850 · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting, Punjab HillsPainting, Punjab Hills19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Drawing, Punjab HillsDrawing, Punjab Hillsmid 19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Drawing, Punjab HillsDrawing, Punjab Hillsmid 19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗KrishnaKrishnamid 19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Drawing, Punjab HillsDrawing, Punjab Hillsmid 19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Drawing, Punjab HillsDrawing, Punjab Hillsmid 19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗KrishnaKrishnamid 19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗KrishnaKrishna19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Hanuman, Rama and Sita and LakshmanaHanuman, Rama and Sita and Lakshmana19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Vishnu, Ananta, Brahma and LakshmiVishnu, Ananta, Brahma and Lakshmi19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Krishna and BalaramaKrishna and Balaramamid 19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Drawing, Punjab HillsDrawing, Punjab Hillsmid 19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Krishna and BalaramaKrishna and Balaramamid 19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Radha and KrishnaRadha and Krishna19th century · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Lakshman, Rama and SitaLakshman, Rama and Sita19th century · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting, KangraPainting, Kangra19th century · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Drawing, KangraDrawing, Kangra19th century · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting, KangraPainting, Kangra19th century · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Drawing, KangraDrawing, Kangra19th century · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Prositapatika NayikaPrositapatika Nayika19th century · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Portret van Kapur SinghPortret van Kapur Singh1850Rijksmuseum (via Europeana) ↗Hawk, circa 19th century CE, Pahari PaintingHawk, circa 19th century CE, Pahari PaintingGovernment Museum, Chandigarh · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Pelican, 19th century CE, Pahari Kalam, housed at the Government Museum and Art Gallery…Pelican, 19th century CE, Pahari Kalam, housed at the Government Museum and Art Gallery…Government Museum, Chandigarh · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Woodpecker, circa 19th century CE, PahariWoodpecker, circa 19th century CE, PahariGovernment Museum, Chandigarh · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗India, Pahari, possibly Garhwal, 19th centuryIndia, Pahari, possibly Garhwal, 19th centuryWikimedia Commons ↗Unidentified bird, 19th century CE, Pahari Kalam housed at Government Museum and Art…Unidentified bird, 19th century CE, Pahari Kalam housed at Government Museum and Art…Government Museum, Chandigarh · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗SHIVA , Kullu, 19th -20th century C.ESHIVA , Kullu, 19th -20th century C.EWikimedia Commons · SpeakingArch · CC BY-SA ↗The palace of Maharaja Gulab Singh, on the banks of Chenab, Jammu, mid 19th centuryThe palace of Maharaja Gulab Singh, on the banks of Chenab, Jammu, mid 19th centuryBritish Library, London · photo James Duffield Harding / After Charles Hardinge, 2nd Viscoun (Wikimedia Commons) ↗Durga seated on Shiva, Kangra School of Art, circa 19th century CE,Bhuri Singh MuseumDurga seated on Shiva, Kangra School of Art, circa 19th century CE,Bhuri Singh MuseumBhuri Singh Museum, Chamba · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Gyan-Chaupad, the knowledge game-board, Kangra style, circa mid-19th centuryGyan-Chaupad, the knowledge game-board, Kangra style, circa mid-19th centuryBhuri Singh Museum, Chamba · photo Wikimedia Commons (Wikimedia Commons) ↗Scuola di kangra, scena di battaglia, 1850 caScuola di kangra, scena di battaglia, 1850 caSalar Jung Museum, Hyderabad · photo Sailko (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY ↗Scuola di pahadi, dio krishna e radha, 1850 caScuola di pahadi, dio krishna e radha, 1850 caSalar Jung Museum, Hyderabad · photo Sailko (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY ↗Simla and surrounding mountains in the Himalayas, Himachal PradeshSimla and surrounding mountains in the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh1852Wellcome Collection (via Europeana) · CC BY ↗Simla and surrounding mountains in the Himalayas, Himachal PradeshSimla and surrounding mountains in the Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh[1 May 1852] · [London (6 Pall Mall)]Wellcome Collection ↗SkirtSkirtca. 1855 · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗TrousersTrousersc.1855 · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗PyjamaPyjamac.1855 · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗SariSaric.1855 · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗SooseeSooseec.1855 · Nurpur© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗SooseeSooseec.1855 · Nurpur© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗SooseeSooseec.1855 · Nurpur© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗SooseeSooseec.1855 · Nurpur© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗SooseeSooseec.1855 · Nurpur© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗SooseeSooseec.1855 · Nurpur© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗SooseeSooseec.1855 · Nurpur© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗SooseeSooseec.1855 · Nurpur© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗SooseeSooseec.1855 · Nurpur© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Sketch in the Subzee Mundee', Delhi, Indian Mutiny, 1857Sketch in the Subzee Mundee', Delhi, Indian Mutiny, 1857National Army Museum, London · photo J. R. Turnbull, del et lith (Wikimedia Commons) ↗Painting, KangraPainting, Kangraca. 1850 - ca. 1870 · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Vishnu as MatsyaVishnu as Matsyaca. 1860 · Chamba© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Shiva and ParvatiShiva and Parvatica. 1860 · Chamba© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Gulab SinghGulab Singhca. 1850 - ca. 1870 · Lahore© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗PyjamaPyjamac.1867 · Simla© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Fragment, ShimlaFragment, Shimlac.1867 · Shimla© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Abhisandita NayikaAbhisandita Nayikaca. 1870 · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Vishnu and LakshmiVishnu and Lakshmica. 1870 · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting, ChambaPainting, Chambaca. 1870 · Chamba© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Yashoda, Nanda and baby KrishnaYashoda, Nanda and baby Krishnaca. 1870 · Chamba© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Abhisarika NayikaAbhisarika Nayikaca. 1870 · Chamba© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗PendantPendantca. 1880 · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose pendant (bulak)Nose pendant (bulak)ca. 1880 · Kulu© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting of the Dasa-Mahavidyas and Bhairavas, Kangra school, 1880Painting of the Dasa-Mahavidyas and Bhairavas, Kangra school, 1880Bhuri Singh Museum, Chamba · photo Wikimedia Commons (Wikimedia Commons) ↗Scuola sikh, il dio rama disteso sulle gambe di sita, 1880 ca. 01 spina sotto il piedeScuola sikh, il dio rama disteso sulle gambe di sita, 1880 ca. 01 spina sotto il piedeSalar Jung Museum, Hyderabad · photo Sailko (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY ↗Scuola sikh, il dio rama reclinato sulle gambe di sita, 1880 ca. 02 scimmiaScuola sikh, il dio rama reclinato sulle gambe di sita, 1880 ca. 02 scimmiaSalar Jung Museum, Hyderabad · photo Sailko (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY ↗Abhisarika Nayika, Kangra School of Art, circa 1883 CE, Bhuri Singh Museum, ChambaAbhisarika Nayika, Kangra School of Art, circa 1883 CE, Bhuri Singh Museum, ChambaBhuri Singh Museum, Chamba · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗KrishnaKrishnalate 19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting, GulerPainting, Gulerlate 19th century · Guler© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting, Punjab HillsPainting, Punjab Hillslate 19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting, Punjab HillsPainting, Punjab Hillslate 19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting, KangraPainting, Kangralate 19th century · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Painting, ChambaPainting, Chambalate 19th century · Chamba© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Shiva, Parvati and NandiShiva, Parvati and Nandilate 19th century · Mandi© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Oil-painting of Raja Gopal Singh of Chamba, by Narottam of Mandi, circa late 19th centuryOil-painting of Raja Gopal Singh of Chamba, by Narottam of Mandi, circa late 19th centuryBhuri Singh Museum, Chamba · photo Narottam of Mandi (Wikimedia Commons) ↗Oil-painting of Raja Sri Singh of Chamba, by Narottam of Mandi, circa late 19th centuryOil-painting of Raja Sri Singh of Chamba, by Narottam of Mandi, circa late 19th centuryBhuri Singh Museum, Chamba · photo Narottam of Mandi (Wikimedia Commons) ↗Drawing, Punjab HillsDrawing, Punjab Hillslate 19th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Oil-painting of Raja Sham Singh of Chamba, by Coats, circa late 19th centuryOil-painting of Raja Sham Singh of Chamba, by Coats, circa late 19th centuryBhuri Singh Museum, Chamba · photo Coats (Wikimedia Commons) ↗Kangra Fort from "[Pictorial tour round India; with remarks on India past and presentKangra Fort from "[Pictorial tour round India; with remarks on India past and present1890The British Library (via Europeana) ↗Military review at JammuMilitary review at Jammu1895-01-01 · jammu indiaLibrary of Congress ↗The Maharaja's tiger at JammuThe Maharaja's tiger at Jammu1895-01-01 · jammu indiaLibrary of Congress ↗Temples of Jammu from distanceTemples of Jammu from distance1895-01-01 · jammu indiaLibrary of Congress ↗[Water] tank and temples at Jammu[Water] tank and temples at Jammu1895-01-01 · jammu indiaLibrary of Congress ↗Hindu temple and tombs of the kings from inside the walls - Jammu, KashmirHindu temple and tombs of the kings from inside the walls - Jammu, Kashmir1895-01-01 · jammu indiaLibrary of Congress ↗RumalRumalca. 1900 · Kangra© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗RumalRumalca. 1900 · Chamba© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Feeding of 20,000 poor at the Hazaribagh, Jammu, IndiaFeeding of 20,000 poor at the Hazaribagh, Jammu, India1900-01-01 · indiaLibrary of Congress ↗India's sacred lotus, inspiration of saints and poetsIndia's sacred lotus, inspiration of saints and poets1903-01-01 · jammu kashmir indiaLibrary of Congress ↗Children are children the wide world round--little folks playing Hop Scotch in CashmereChildren are children the wide world round--little folks playing Hop Scotch in Cashmere1903-01-01 · jammu kashmir indiaLibrary of Congress ↗Lord and Lady Curzon in IndiaLord and Lady Curzon in India1903Library of Congress ↗Portrait of Raja Sir Bhuri Singh, K.C.S.I., C.I.E., Raja of Chamba, 1910Portrait of Raja Sir Bhuri Singh, K.C.S.I., C.I.E., Raja of Chamba, 1910Bhuri Singh Museum, Chamba · photo Wikimedia Commons (Wikimedia Commons) ↗Scuola di pahadi, dio krishna e radha, 1910 caScuola di pahadi, dio krishna e radha, 1910 caSalar Jung Museum, Hyderabad · photo Sailko (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY ↗Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra smoking huqqa with Raja Ajit Singh of ChambaRaja Sansar Chand of Kangra smoking huqqa with Raja Ajit Singh of ChambaNational Museum, New Delhi · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Radha and KrishnaRadha and Krishnaearly 20th century · Punjab Hills© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Watercolor painting of Shiv-Parvati from the early 20th century, Himachal Pradesh.Watercolor painting of Shiv-Parvati from the early 20th century, Himachal Pradesh.Museum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo Brahmavadini (Wikimedia Commons) ↗Maharani Amrit Kaur of Mandi 1924, during her visit to EnglandMaharani Amrit Kaur of Mandi 1924, during her visit to EnglandWikimedia Commons · Lafayette Studio ↗Bhagwat Gita Mala, 20th century CE, Museum of Kangra Art, DharamshalaBhagwat Gita Mala, 20th century CE, Museum of Kangra Art, DharamshalaMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Illustrated leaf of Devi Mahatamya, 20th century CEIllustrated leaf of Devi Mahatamya, 20th century CEMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Vivah Padhati, circa 20th century CE, Museum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala, Himachal PradeshVivah Padhati, circa 20th century CE, Museum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala, Himachal PradeshMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗RumalRumal20th century · Chamba© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ringNose ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ringNose ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ringNose ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ringNose ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗20th century brass Narelu, found in the Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India.20th century brass Narelu, found in the Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India.Museum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo Brahmavadini (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗King and minister in conversation, 20th century CE, Mandi School of Pahari KalamKing and minister in conversation, 20th century CE, Mandi School of Pahari KalamMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Reproduction of a book illustration showing the Shalimar Bagh (gardens), near SrinagarReproduction of a book illustration showing the Shalimar Bagh (gardens), near Srinagar1925 · jammu shalimar gardens kashmir indiaLibrary of Congress ↗BraceletBracelet20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ringNose ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose studNose stud20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ringNose ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ringNose ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ringNose ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose studNose stud20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ringNose ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ring, bulakNose ring, bulak20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ringNose ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Hair OrnamentHair Ornament20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ringNose ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ringNose ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Finger ringFinger ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ring, bulakNose ring, bulak20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Hair ornamentHair ornament20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Hair ornamentHair ornament20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Bulak nose ornamentBulak nose ornament20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Finger RingFinger Ring20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Hair ornament tasselHair ornament tassel20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose stud, phulNose stud, phul20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose ring, bulakNose ring, bulak20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗BazubandBazuband20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗PendantPendant20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose studNose stud20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗Nose studNose stud20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗AmuletAmulet20th century · Himachal Pradesh© Victoria and Albert Museum, London ↗A watercolor painting of Krishna; from 20th century Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India.A watercolor painting of Krishna; from 20th century Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India.Museum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo Brahmavadini (Wikimedia Commons) ↗Wooden kunala from the 20th century, unearthed in the Jawali region, KangraWooden kunala from the 20th century, unearthed in the Jawali region, KangraMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo Brahmavadini (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Wooden pitcher from the 20th century, unearthed in the Jawali region, KangraWooden pitcher from the 20th century, unearthed in the Jawali region, KangraMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo Brahmavadini (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Wooden pot from the 20th century, unearthed in the Jawali region, KangraWooden pot from the 20th century, unearthed in the Jawali region, KangraMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo Brahmavadini (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Wooden pot with lid from the 20th century, unearthed in the Jawali region, KangraWooden pot with lid from the 20th century, unearthed in the Jawali region, KangraMuseum of Kangra Art, Dharamshala · photo Brahmavadini (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Ladies playing Chess, Arki School of Art, attributed to Basant Singh, circa 1930 CELadies playing Chess, Arki School of Art, attributed to Basant Singh, circa 1930 CEBhuri Singh Museum, Chamba · photo SpeakingArch (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA ↗Anonymous - Raja Dalip Singh of Guler on a Dias - 1960.49 - Cleveland Museum of ArtAnonymous - Raja Dalip Singh of Guler on a Dias - 1960.49 - Cleveland Museum of ArtWikimedia Commons ↗Battle of Arakan, 1943- a Jammu State Mountain Battery in Position in the Langchaung…Battle of Arakan, 1943- a Jammu State Mountain Battery in Position in the Langchaung…Wikimedia Commons · Anthony Gross ↗

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Pictures from the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum (via Europeana), Bhuri Singh Museum, Chamba, 65 more, found automatically: public domain or openly licensed, except the V&A's, shown for non-commercial use with the museum's credit. Titles and dates are the museums' own; each card names its museum and any licence. Updated 2026-10-26.

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