Framed Painted Indian Horoscope From Rajasthan - Ca 1920's

These striking framed hand-painted Indian horoscope paintings originate from Rajasthan and date to the early 20th century, around the 1920s. Traditionally created by astrologers or temple scribes, such works combine handwritten astrological charts with symbolic imagery that reflects the deep importance of astrology and cosmic order within Hindu culture.

The composition centres on a stylised celestial face surrounded by a radiating floral halo, set against a carefully drawn astrological grid filled with Devanagari characters and numerical notations. Two serpents rise above the central figure, their bodies curving symmetrically around a star motif, a symbol that may reference cosmic alignment or planetary influence. The painting is framed by hand-drawn decorative borders, emphasising the manuscript-like quality of the piece.

Painted with natural pigments on paper and preserved within a simple wooden frame, this artwork combines astrology, symbolism and devotional imagery. It serves as both a fascinating cultural artefact and an engaging decorative object reflecting Rajasthan’s long tradition of astrological manuscript painting.

• Origin: Rajasthan, India
• Date: Circa 1920s
• Materials: Hand-painted paper with wooden frame
• Features: Hindu astrological grid, Devanagari script, celestial face motif, twin serpents and star symbol, decorative borders
• Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear, folds and minor marks consistent with age
• Dimensions: W21.5 x D2 x H29 cm