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Krishna Playing the Flute

Krishna Playing the Flute

Maker Unidentified artist

Dateca. 1800

MediumOpaque watercolors and gold on paper

Dimensions7 1/2 x 5 5/8 inches (19.1 x 14.3 cm)

CultureIndian; Punjab Hills; Kangra

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LineGift of Wolf Ladejinsky

Terms

Indian
Paintings
Gouche(colors)
Flutes
Hinduism
Krishna
Music
Musical instruments
Religion
Trees
Umbrellas
Vishnu
Paper
Indian
Indian
Indian

Object number74.060.035

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