Kavady-kerah and wife: holy water carrier. Gouache drawing.

1 drawing : gouache, with gold and gum arabic

A Kavady-kerah and wife. He is a Bramin of Cashia on the borders of the Ganges, who brings once a year the water of that river, to wash the idol at Ramissoorum on the Southern countries. His mark is of sandal. Bears number: 61

Attributed to a painter from Tanjore (Thanjavur), ca. 1840

Wellcome Collection 32440i