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A striking vintage Indian devotional artwork depicting Ram Raja, with Lord Rama and Sita seated ceremonially upon a royal throne, surrounded by attendant figures and Hanuman in devotion at their feet.
What makes this example especially distinctive is the extensive hand-applied Aari–Taari embellishment added over the original printed image. Fine metallic decorative work has been carefully applied to the crowns, jewellery, garments, ornaments, royal throne and ceremonial canopy, giving the flat printed image a beautiful raised and richly textured appearance.
The hand embellishment catches the light differently across the composition, creating an almost three-dimensional effect and reflecting the traditional practice of enhancing devotional prints by hand for shrines, homes and important religious settings.
The original lower margin retains the printed identification:
Title: Ram Raja / राम राजा
Publisher: Laxmi Calendar Mfg. Co.
Address: Dareeba, Delhi
Subject: Lord Rama & Sita enthroned with Hanuman and attendants
Medium: Vintage colour devotional print with hand-applied Aari–Taari metallic work
Origin: Delhi, India
Period: Vintage, likely early-to-mid 20th century
Presentation: Preserved in an ornate old decorative frame
Condition: Original vintage condition with natural age toning, edge wear, minor paper imperfections and signs of age. The hand-applied embellishment also shows natural variations and wear consistent with an old handcrafted devotional piece.
The combination of an original Laxmi Calendar Mfg. Co., Dareeba Delhi print and extensive handmade metallic embellishment makes this far more decorative and collectible than an ordinary calendar print.
A superb statement piece for collectors of antique Indian devotional art, Ramayana imagery, hand-embellished prints, old Delhi calendar art and heritage interiors.
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