Animal sketch - Kerala Mural Archive

Detail Photos

Location: Mattancherry Palace Theme: Not Applicable

Outline of a horse is found in this particular panel. There is an elephant on the left-hand side with a huge tusk and a long trunk. There is another elephant's tusk visible to the right of it. There are two horses, out of which the one on the extreme right is visible more clearly and appears to be galloping. There are many other smaller animals in the panel, sketches of whom are barely visible. There is a panther devouring a deer. There is a face of a demon also visible.

Iconography

Primary Deity/Figure: Not applicable
Secondary Figures: None
Iconographic Form: Not applicable
Iconographic Attributes: It is unable to determine what this panel actually meant to convey, because it is incomplete. There is a huge crown depicted at the center and also a head. The torso has an arm raised, its index finger pointing to something. There is also another hand to the left side of the panel, which is holding out its palms. There is also a demon-like figure on the right-hand side of the panel.
Rasa: Not Applicable

Spatial & Architectural

Temple: Palace interior
Zone within Temple: Ladies' chamber
Position in Pradakshina Sequence: Not Applicable
Adjacent Panels: Shivamohini and Tippu Sultan

Narrative

Textual Source: Other
Mythological Tale: Since the panel is incomplete, it is unable to determine what the artist had in mind while creating these sketches. It might be a forest scene or a hunting scene, which can be assumed on the basis of the presence of different animals in the panel.

Condition & Documentation

Condition: Not Applicable
Deterioration Type: Other
Restoration Status: Not Applicable
Documentation Type: DSLR full panel
Permission Basis: ASI permission
Date of Documentation: 01/08/2024
Artist: Unknown
Identifier: MCP_P006
Rights / Notes: These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.