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Vamana and Five Priests, Number Five of the Vamana (Dwarf Incarnation of Vishnu) Suit, Playing Card from a Dashavatara (Ten Avatars) Ganjifa Setmid-18th century

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Small oval Indian manuscript painting with six figures in rust-red, gold, and orange garments gathered around a central standing figure, framed by a floral border
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Vamana and Five Priests, Number Five of the Vamana (Dwarf Incarnation of Vishnu) Suit, Playing Card from a Dashavatara (Ten Avatars) Ganjifa Set
Place Made
India, Maharashtra, Sawantwadi (?)
Date Made
mid-18th century
Medium
Opaque watercolor and gold on ivory
Dimensions
Diameter: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Ganz, Jr.
Accession Number
M.73.55.2
Classification
Drawings
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art