Sadhous performing ablutions, North India, Punjab or Rajasthan, 19th century Gouache and silver on paper depicting six Sikhs or Sadhus gathered around a pool of water in which three of them are performing ablutions. The other three are seated around on rocks, two shelling a rosary, a third sitting cross-legged, an antelope skin draped over his shoulders. In the foreground, a stick decorated with a rosary of skulls, a fire, containers and a conch shell. Composition surrounded by a red margin. Framed. 22 x 28.4 cm Small folds, a few polychromatic marks and marginal accidents.