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A ritual scene, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)
A ritual scene, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)

A ritual scene, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)

Place of OriginOdisha state, India
Dateapprox. 1775-1800
MaterialsOpaque watercolors on paper
DimensionsH. 9 1/4 in x W. 12 1/2 in, H. 23.5 cm x W. 31.7 cm (image)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Narinder S. and Satinder Kapany
Object number2004.70
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsPainting
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