God Brahma and Sarasvati on the Hamsa - Lot 165

God Brahma and Sarasvati on the Hamsa India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, circa 1800 Polychrome gouache on cardboard page depicting the four-headed god Brahma and his consort Sarasvati on the mount (vâhana) Hamsa, a goose or swan. Framed under antique glass. Old label on back, inscribed "1909 Frise...". Provenance: Alfred B. Collection (1897-1979), Paris, then by direct descent Miniature size: 20 x 11.5 cm LS Margins cut, wear, small lack at top Brahma, the four-headed god, is the creator-demiurge god of Hinduism, the last member of the Trimurti, the trinity of Hindu deities. His color is red. His mount, or "vehicle" (vahana), is a hamsa, swan or wild goose. He has two wives, Sarasvati, his shakti, his energy, and Savitri.