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Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) Manuscriptlate 18th century

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Illustrated manuscript page with Devanagari script, showing three blue-skinned figures across two registers: a striding swordsman and kneeling figure above, and a dancing figure with sword and shield below

Unknown, Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) Manuscript, late 18th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs.H. Robert Slusser, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) Manuscript
Place Made
Nepal
Date Made
late 18th century
Medium
Opaque watercolor and ink on paper
Dimensions
4 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 5/8 in. (12.07 x 20.96 x 1.59 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs.H. Robert Slusser
Accession Number
M.88.134.5
Classification
Manuscripts
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art