INDIA, RAJASTHAN, LATE 18TH CENTURY

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Four pages from a Mahabharatha series
India, Rajasthan, late 18th century
All four scenes from battle, with various kings and warriors clashing and further figures visible over the horizon, all with inscriptions identifying key figures
Each 11 x 7½ in. (28 x 19 cm.), framed (4)

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Lot Essay

All depict Arjun with Krishna as his charioteer in battle. In addition, the first painting illustrates Dharm fighting Duryodhan at top, Nakul against Karna, Arjun with Krishna against Chandra the demon, and Bheem with his club at bottom, and the last depicts Arjun battling his teacher Bhishma as Duryodhan rides past in an elephant on the horizon.

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