Pichwai or Pichhavai Painting on Silk

[luluslovelys]

I need help with this Pichwai. I have been doing research on this item, but I need the advise of a professional. It is large, measuring at 6' by 4' in the frame, but it is actually larger than this. I Know that this is Krishna, but I don't know who the top depiction is of. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I want to sell it, but I need to get all of the info

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that I possibly can first. Thank's for your time.

Lu

[smiling66]

Krishna with female Gopis.

I think the top is Shrinathji, his left hand always in the air, lifting Mount Govardhan.

[luluslovelys]

I thought The same, but I've only seen him with jewelry on.

[maxine*j]

I find Hindu muthology and relgion very confusing, though it''s comforting to know that many Hindus do, as well.  😉

Anyhow, given the blus skin, the figure may be another incarnation of Vishnu.  A Google image search on The Dashavatara will show you many representations of the ten incarnations.  Krishna, by the way, is the 57th name of Vishnu in The Sahasranamain.

I wish I could be of more help but  maybe  that gives you a bit.

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[luluslovelys]

I've found it to be confusing and complexing myself. 🙂

Thank you for your knowledge and time.

I found it to be helpful.

Best, Lu

[luluslovelys]

What I need to do now is find an expert to physically check out this beautiful piece of art. I'm pretty certain it's an antique Pichhavai . I need to know just how old, and it's value .

[maxine*j]

There is a wonderful animated movie by Nina Paley called Sita Sings the Blues, based on the Ramayana epic.   Among other delights are occasional spontaneous voice-over comments by three young, modern Indians, all trying to get the story straight and  noting the different versions they grew up with.

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[luluslovelys]

Sounds interesting. Thank you.