Painting
early 19th century (made)
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Painting, in watercolour on paper, a winged peri (fairy) playing a harp is seated in a howdah on the back of a composite camel, made up of many other animals.
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Materials and techniques | Painted in watercolour on paper |
Brief description | Painting, a winged fairy riding a composite camel, opaque watercolour on paper, Jaipur, early 19th century |
Physical description | Painting, in watercolour on paper, a winged peri (fairy) playing a harp is seated in a howdah on the back of a composite camel, made up of many other animals. |
Content description | A winged peri (fairy) playing a harp is seated in a howdah on the back of a composite camel, made up of many other animals. |
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Credit line | P. C. Manuk and Miss G. M. Coles Bequest through Art Fund |
Object history | Bequeathed by P.C.Manuk and Miss G.M.Coles |
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Accession number | IS.108-1949 |
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Record created | June 30, 2003 |
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