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Painting

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

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.


Object details

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Object type
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.
Styles
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
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.108-1949

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Record createdJune 30, 2003
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