Gajendramoksha
Painting
early 19th century (made)
early 19th century (made)
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A large portrait-format page showing the story of the salvation (moksha) of the King of the Elephants (Gajendra) who is saved from the demon crocodile by Vishnu who comes to the rescue on Garuda.
Object details
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| Title | Gajendramoksha (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Oaque water colour on paper |
| Brief description | The story of Gajendramoksha: the liberation of the elephant king, opaque water colour on paper, Jaipur, early 19th century |
| Physical description | A large portrait-format page showing the story of the salvation (moksha) of the King of the Elephants (Gajendra) who is saved from the demon crocodile by Vishnu who comes to the rescue on Garuda. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Gerald Clark |
| Object history | Left in the Indian Department in the mid-20th century by Mrs G Clark and never collected. |
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| Accession number | IS.34-2006 |
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| Record created | May 29, 2008 |
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