Kartikeya on a Peacock, 19th century, 17 11/16 x 11 3/16 in. (44.9 x 28.4 cm), Watercolor on paper, India, 19th century, The god Kartikeya appears on his peacock vehicle, however, he is conceived of as a babu or an Indian dandy. He wears a European style plumed hat and curling shoes, and in his right hand carries a spear, Kartikeya's identifying attribute.