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Book Cover

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

Painting, leather book cover or mat, a deity, probably Krishna, riding on a composite horse made of female figures.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Painted in gouache on leather
Brief description
Painting, mat or book cover, deity, probably Krishna, riding on a composite horse, gouache on leather, Karnul, 19th century
Physical description
Painting, leather book cover or mat, a deity, probably Krishna, riding on a composite horse made of female figures.
Content description
A deity, probably Krishna, riding on a composite horse made of female figures.
Style
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
1601A-1871

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Record createdDecember 2, 2002
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