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Scene of animals, from Panchakhyana series

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Scene of animals, from Panchakhyana series

Place of OriginRajasthan state, India; Rajasthan state, former kingdom of Mewar, former kingdom of Mewar

Dateapprox. 1720

MaterialsOpaque watercolors on paper

DimensionsH. 10 1/4 in x W. 8 5/8 in, H. 25.9 cm x W. 22.0 cm

Credit LineGift of Gursharan and Elvira Sidhu

Object number1991.250

DepartmentSouth Asian Art

ClassificationsPainting

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animals
tiger
cow

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