{"product_id":"framed-horoscope-painting-1920","title":"Framed Horoscope Painting - Ca 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-painted Indian horoscope painting originates from Rajasthan and dates to the early 20th century, around the 1920s. Traditionally created by astrologers and temple scribes, such artworks combine sacred imagery with handwritten astrological script, reflecting the deep cultural importance of astrology within Hindu life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe composition features a beautifully painted celestial face surrounded by a traditional astrological chart, with a radiant sun deity depicted beneath.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upper section contains a geometric \u003cem\u003ekundli\u003c\/em\u003e (horoscope) diagram, divided into compartments containing handwritten Devanagari characters and astrological symbols. Below, the sun is personified with an expressive human face surrounded by pointed rays, representing Surya, the Hindu solar deity associated with vitality, light and the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in its characterful gold-toned wooden frame, with a naturally aged surface and signs of historic wear, this unusual painting offers a fascinating glimpse into the traditions of Indian astrology. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rajasthan, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1920\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted pigments on paper, wooden frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Hindu astrological chart (kundli), celestial face, depiction of Surya the sun deity, handwritten Devanagari script and decorative floral borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition with age-related wear, minor marks and patination to the frame and artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W21 × D1.5 × H31 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58682454311295,"sku":"A04010V6","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/Indian_Painted_Horoscope_From_Rajasthan_A04010V6.jpg?v=1791559246","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/framed-horoscope-painting-1920","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}