Illustration of a Ragamala, Bhairava Ragini, provincial Mughal India, 19th century Gouache and gold on paper depicting a woman praying to Shiva, kneeling before a lingam placed on a pedestal under a bell. Behind her, three women accompany her, one holding a garland of flowers. The scene takes place at night. Two inscriptions in gold on the base and in the flowerbed on the ground (illegible). Inlaid wood frame. Page: 16 x 13 cm; painting: 14.8 x 11.1 cm Album page shortened, edge damaged, slight wear.