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Lion Fighting a DragonLate 18th century

Not on view
Ink and watercolor drawing on aged paper, two fantastical spotted and furred creatures intertwined, with Devanagari inscriptions above

Unknown, Lion Fighting a Dragon, Late 18th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Myrna Smoot and Peter Smoot, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Lion Fighting a Dragon
Place Made
India, Rajasthan, Bikaner
Date Made
Late 18th century
Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Dimensions
9 x 11 1/4 in. (22.86 x 28.58 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Myrna Smoot and Peter Smoot
Accession Number
M.85.295.1
Classification
Drawings
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art