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Vishnu Rescuing the King of the Elephantscirca 1675

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Indian manuscript painting on amber-toned paper depicting an elephant, two crowned blue-skinned figures, a green bird-creature, and white birds among green foliage clusters
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Vishnu Rescuing the King of the Elephants
Place Made
India, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba/Mandi
Date Made
circa 1675
Medium
Opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions
4 x 8 1/4 in. (10.16 x 20.96 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Dorothy and Richard Sherwood and the Indian Art Special Purpose Fund
Accession Number
M.81.350.1
Classification
Drawings
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art