Drawing of a Portal (pounce)

Flanked by a series of archways is a large portal. The portal has an ogival arch entrance with decorative niches on either side. The top of the portal is decorated with chhatris (canopy, umbrella), large, dome-like structures that commonly adorn Indian architecture. Small holes can be found outlining the structure. The holes represent a transferring technique known as pounce. Powder, such as graphite or chalk, is passed through the holes onto a clean working surface to give an exact copy of the image that is to be copied. Rajput Style, Kota School.