ManuscriptsIndian15th century
The Dream of Lady Devananda, folio from a Kalpasutra
15th century
Dimensions
10.5 x 29 cm (4 1/8 x 11 7/16 in.)
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The thirty-second of a series of 54 backing sheets mounted in an album; ink and color on paper
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Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
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Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; Pahari Style, Kangra School
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Unknown Artist, 19th century
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Ink, opaque watercolor, gold and silver on paper
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Unknown Artist, 16th-17th century
Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
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Ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper
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