Shaivite Saint on an Animal Throne (recto); Dancing Deity on a Lotus (verso)
PaintingsIndian18th century

Shaivite Saint on an Animal Throne (recto); Dancing Deity on a Lotus (verso)

18th century

Classification
Paintings
Medium
Opaque watercolor on cloth
Culture
Indian
Century
18th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

20.3 x 18.3 cm (8 x 7 3/16 in.)

Provenance

Stuart Cary Welch (by 1983 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Note: Object was accounted for in 1983 inventory.

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