Illuminated Manuscript Leaf from the Devimahatmya (Glorification of the Goddess): Devi (Durga) Holding Conchshell, Lotus, and Rosary
Place of originRajasthan or Gujarat, India
Illuminated Manuscript Leaf from the Devimahatmya (Glorification of the Goddess): Devi (Durga) Holding Conchshell, Lotus, and Rosary
Date18th century
Mediumink, color and gold on paper
Dimensionsimage: 5 x 10 3/8 in. (12.7 x 26.4 cm)
mount: 10 x 16 in. (25.4 x 40.6 cm)
ClassificationPAINTINGS
Credit LineSBMA, Gift of Pratapaditya and Chitra Pal
Object number2008.47.36.1
Subject(s)
- inscription
- figure
- deity
- religion
- Hinduism
- flowers
Collection
- Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
- Indian
On View
Not on viewCollections
India, Uttar Pradesh, Kaushambi
1st-2nd century CE
India, Andhara Pradesh, Amaravati or Nagarjunakonda
Fragment of a Stupa depicting the “Three Jewels” as Lotus Seeds supported by Pair of Aquatic Makaras
2nd century
India, Rajasthan, Mewar
ca. 1720
