Garuda, the mount of the god Vishnu in a flying pose and holding a rock? Possibly a corresponding scene from the Ramayana. The multi-pass arch at the upper edge is characteristic of paintings from Rajasthan; the picture could originate from Nagaur and was acquired in Ramgarh or Jodhpur. Note: Reverse glass painting in Germany "Hinterglas und Kupferstich" Schaetzler-Palais, Augsburg from 8 August to 26 October 2008 3rd conference on the subject of reverse glass art on 3 and 4 October 2008 Irene.duetsch@t-online.de The reverse glass painter Rambold (1872-1953) taught the artists of the Blue Rider how to paint on reverse glass. On his easel was a reverse glass painting with an Indian motif. Only one photo of it still exists. It is unclear whether he painted it himself or acquired it somewhere. Information from Mr L. Feiler, 23.7.08