Vintage Indian Hindu Lithograph Print: Yashoda's Son (14.375” x 9.75”)

This print depicts foster mother Yashoda with the infant Krishna who was brought to her for his upbringing and protection. Her unconditional devotion and maternal love is honored with this print. Stories about of her interactions with the mischievous child who grows up to become the god of compassion, protection, tenderness, and love.
 
The print is unsigned, its title is in Hindi which translates as Yashoda’s Son, followed by the number (172). It was printed by the Sharmapicture Publication of Bombay. 
 
The print is a halftone lithograph, a common printing technique for mass-produced religious imagery in India in the past which made them affordable to all. Such prints evolved from use in puja rooms (prayer rooms) to stickers in taxis, shop art, calendars, ticket labels, and other everyday objects, becoming part of the colorful décor of Indian homes and public spaces. They played a significant role in popularizing Hindu iconography. They are still in use today, although modern printing techniques are used to reproduce them and create new interpretations.
 
Most online are asking at least $ 25 per piece for these kinds of prints. This may be a particularly rare image as we were unable to find any others with the same image for sale online.
 
We do not know if it was our grandmother who purchased these in the 1930s or our mother in 1969 or the 1970s. This particular print is in good vintage condition, with some creases and minor damage to the corners of the paper. We would mail this flat.
 
H 14 3/8” x L 9 3/4”
 
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