Title:
Sixteen Lucky Dreams of Queen Shiva
Creator/Contributor:
unknown, India
Date:
1625 - 1675
Identifier:
1998.42.104.1
Format:
Painting
ink, gouache, and gold on paper
India, Rajasthan, Marwar
h 5 x w 11 -7/8 inches
Description:
The sixteen lucky dreams of Queen Shiva, Nemi's mother. Arranged in two rows of eight: an elephant, a bull, a lion, Lakshmi,
two garlands, the moon, the sun, two fish. A full jar, a pond, an ocean, a throne, a heavenly vehicle, a mansion from the
netherworld, a pile of jewels, and a fire.