Not currently on display at the V&A

Painting

mid 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, the churning of the ocean of milk by gods and demons, using Mount Meru, to bring forth treasures.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Painted in opaque watercolour on paper
Brief description
Painting, churning milky ocean, opaque watercolour on paper, Rajasthan, mid 19th century
Physical description
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, the churning of the ocean of milk by gods and demons, using Mount Meru, to bring forth treasures.
Content description
The churning of the ocean of milk, using Mount Meru, to bring forth treasures.
Style
Object history
Transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design.

RP 51/2237
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
D.396-1889

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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