Framed Hand Painted Vishnu Protection Horoscope - Ca 1920

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 and temple scribes, such artworks combine sacred imagery with handwritten astrological script, reflecting the deep cultural importance of astrology within Hindu life.

At the centre of the composition is a circular astrological diagram painted in vivid natural pigments, divided into segments and inscribed with Devanagari characters representing celestial or zodiacal associations. Within this mandala-like form appears a serene divine head, emphasising the spiritual dimension of the horoscope. Beneath the diagram is a winged celestial face surrounded by handwritten script, a motif often associated with protective or divine oversight within traditional Indian iconography.

The piece is framed by a hand-painted decorative border and housed within a simple rustic wooden frame. With its beautiful calligraphy, symbolic imagery and strong colours, it makes a fascinating decorative object while also reflecting the long tradition of astrology and sacred manuscript painting in Rajasthan.

• Origin: Rajasthan, India
• Date: Circa 1920s
• Materials: Hand-painted paper with wooden frame
• Features: Hindu astrological diagram, Devanagari script, divine head motif, winged celestial figure, decorative border
• Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear and folds consistent with age
• Dimensions: W21 x D2 x H32 cm