Seat (Pithika) (19th century)

Image title: Seat (Pithika) (19th century)

Description of the photo

Seat
Northern India 
19th century 
Kausti stone; carved 
Lt. 153; Wd. 74; Ht. 38 cm
Acc. no.: 75.572

[Part of the series “Seat/Throne”]: Under the Pavilion—In addition to the more common square and rectangular shapes, thrones were also made in hexagonal and octagonal shapes. These were featured placed in between the exquisite pavilions in the miniature paintings of Mughal, Deccani, Rajasthani and Pahari schools from 16th century onwards. Pavilions used to be well decorated along with the whole paraphernalia, which included thrones with chatris (umbrella), embroidered velvet and brocade cushions, hangings or qanats (tent panels) and ornately carved steps. Chauri (fly whisk), morchhal (peacock feather fan) and long armrest are other important things associated to it.

The most legendary of all thrones is the celebrated 'Peacock throne' or 'Takht-e-tawoos' of the Mughals. It was commissioned by Shah Jahan and was made by skillful craftsmen who labored for seven years to complete the masterpiece. The throne was surmounted by a canopy with peacocks set with sapphires and other precious stones. Shah Jahan occupied his new seat in a grand audience in Agra Fort in March 1635. Unfortunately, the throne was taken away by Nadir Shah to Iran during the siege of Delhi in 1739.

Transcription (not proofread):

पीठिका उत्तरी भारत 
19वीं शताब्दी 
कसौटी का पत्थर; उत्कीर्णित 
लं. 153; चौ. 74; ऊं. 38 से.मी.
अवाप्ति सं०: 75.572

पीठिका / सिंहासन : मंडप के नीचे—बहुधा बनाए जाने वाले वर्गाकार और आयताकार सिंहासनों के अतिरिक्त षट्भुजाकार और अष्टभुजाकार सिंहासन भी बनाए जाते थे। इन्हें कभी-कभी सुन्दर मंडपों के बीच भी रखा जाता था। 16वीं शताब्दी से मुगल, दकनी, राजस्थानी और पहाड़ी शैलियों के लघुचित्रों में मंडपों के बीच सिंहासन दर्शाया गया है।

मंडपों को छतरी, कढ़ाईयुक्त मखमली और ज़री के कुशन, कनात और सुन्दर नक्काशी वाले सोपान जैसे साज-सामान से अच्छी प्रकार सजाया जाता था। चंवर, मोरछल और लंबा हत्था इससे संबंधित अन्य महत्वपूर्ण वस्तुएं हैं।

तख़्त-ए-ताऊस सबसे प्रसिद्ध सिंहासन है। इसे शाहजहां ने बनवाया था और अति कुशल शिल्पकारों द्वारा यह उत्कृष्ट कलाकृति सात वर्षों में तैयार की गई थी। सिंहासन के ऊपर चंदोवा लगाया गया था जिस पर अंकित मोर आकृतियों में नीलम और अन्य बहुमूल्य रत्न जटित थे। शाहजहां मार्च, 1635 में आगरा के किले में विशाल जनसमूह के मध्य अपने इस नए तख्त पर बैठा था। दुर्भाग्यवश, 1739 में दिल्ली की घेराबन्दी के दौरान नादिरशाह इस सिंहासन को ईरान ले गया।

Transcription (not proofread):

pīṭhikā uttarī bhārata 
19vīṃ śatābdī 
kasauṭī kā patthara; utkīrṇita 
laṃ. 153; cau. 74; ūṃ. 38 se.mī.
avāpti saṃ0: 75.572

pīṭhikā / siṃhāsana : maṃḍapa ke nīce—bahudhā banāe jāne vāle vargākāra aura āyatākāra siṃhāsanoṃ ke atirikta ṣaṭbhujākāra aura aṣṭabhujākāra siṃhāsana bhī banāe jāte the| inheṃ kabhī-kabhī sundara maṃḍapoṃ ke bīca bhī rakhā jātā thā| 16vīṃ śatābdī se mugala, dakanī, rājasthānī aura pahārī śailiyoṃ ke laghucitroṃ meṃ maṃḍapoṃ ke bīca siṃhāsana darśāyā gayā hai|

maṃḍapoṃ ko chatarī, kaḍha़ाīyukta makhamalī aura ja़rī ke kuśana, kanāta aura sundara nakkāśī vāle sopāna jaise sāja-sāmāna se acchī prakāra sajāyā jātā thā| caṃvara, morachala aura laṃbā hatthā isase saṃbaṃdhita anya mahatvapūrṇa vastueṃ haiṃ|

takhata-e-tāūsa sabase prasiddha siṃhāsana hai| ise śāhajahāṃ ne banavāyā thā aura ati kuśala śilpakāroṃ dvārā yaha utkṛṣṭa kalākṛti sāta varṣoṃ meṃ taiyāra kī gaī thī| siṃhāsana ke ūpara caṃdovā lagāyā gayā thā jisa para aṃkita mora ākṛtiyoṃ meṃ nīlama aura anya bahumūlya ratna jaṭita the| śāhajahāṃ mārca, 1635 meṃ āgarā ke kile meṃ viśāla janasamūha ke madhya apane isa nae takhta para baiṭhā thā| durbhāgyavaśa, 1739 meṃ dillī kī gherābandī ke daurāna nādiraśāha isa siṃhāsana ko īrāna le gayā|

Transcription (not proofread):

peethika uttari bharat
19vin shatabdi
kasauti ka patthar; utkirnit
lam. 153; chau. 74; oon. 38 se.mi.
avaapti sankhya: 75.572

peethika / singhaasan: mandap ke neeche—bahudha banaye jane vaale vargakaar aur ayatakaar singhaason ke atirikt shatbhujakaar aur ashtbhujakaar singhaasan bhi banaye jate the. inhen kabhi-kabhi sundar mandapon ke beech bhi rakha jata tha. 16vin shatabdi se mughal, dakani, rajasthani aur pahaadi shailiyon ke laghuchitron mein mandapon ke beech singhaasan darshaya gaya hai.

mandapon ko chhatri, kadhaiyukt makhmali aur zari ke kushan, kanaat aur sundar nakkashi vaale sopan jaise saaj-saamaan se achchi prakar sajaya jata tha. chanvar, morchal aur lamba hattha isse sambandhit anya mahatvapurn vastuen hain.

takht-e-taaus sabse prasiddh singhaasan hai. ise shahjahan ne banvaya tha aur ati kushal shilpkaron dvaara yah utkrsht kalakriti saat varshon mein taiyar ki gai thi. singhaasan ke upar chandova lagaya gaya tha jis par ankit mor aakritiyon mein neelam aur anya bahumulya ratn jatit the. shahjahan march, 1635 mein agra ke kile mein vishal jansamuh ke madhy apne is naye takht par baitha tha. durbhagyavash, 1739 mein dilli ki gherabandi ke dauran nadirshah is singhaasan ko iran le gaya

Gallery information:

These photographs are from the section “Decorative Arts” within the National Museum of New Delhi (India). Decorative arts are functional objects whose design and decoration reflect a culture's artistic sensibilities and development. In India, this tradition is ancient, dating back to the Harappan Civilization and defined by 'alamkara' (ornamentation) inspired by nature.

Photo details:
Date: 2024-04-04
Camera: SONY ILCE-6400
Exposure: 1/60
Aperture: f/3.5
ISO: 100
Focal length: 18mm

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Resolution: 1500 x 1410
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