Illuminated Manuscript Leaf from the Devimahatmya (Glorification of the Goddess): Devi (Durga) Holding Conchshell, Lotus, and Rosary

Illuminated Manuscript Leaf from the Devimahatmya (Glorification of the Goddess): Devi (Durga) Holding Conchshell, Lotus, and Rosary
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
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