Matsya, the first avatar of Vishnu
Painting
ca. 1780 (made)
ca. 1780 (made)
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Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper depicting Matsya, the first avatar of Vishnu in the form of a fish, depicted with the deity emerging from its mouth.
Object details
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| Title | Matsya, the first avatar of Vishnu (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Matsya, opaque watercolour on paper, Eastern Deccan, possibly Machilipatnam, ca. 1780 |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper depicting Matsya, the first avatar of Vishnu in the form of a fish, depicted with the deity emerging from its mouth. |
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| Content description | Matsya, the first avatar of Vishnu in the form of a fish. |
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| Credit line | Given by Major R.G. Gayer-Anderson Pasha and Colonel T.G.Gayer-Anderson, C.M.G., D.S.O. |
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| Accession number | IS.191-1953 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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