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NEPAL, 19TH CENTURY
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Six illustrations to the Mahabharata
Nepal, 19th century
Illustrating six episodes in the great Indian epic, including Arjuna provides water to the dying Bishma, Duel between Arjuna and Karna, Death of Ghatotkacha, Bhima splitting Jarasandha apart, Duel between Bhima and Dushasana after dishonoring Draupadi, and Battle scene with Bhima (at left)
Opaque pigments and gold on paper
11¼ x 14 in. (28.6 x 35.6 cm.) each (6)
Nepal, 19th century
Illustrating six episodes in the great Indian epic, including Arjuna provides water to the dying Bishma, Duel between Arjuna and Karna, Death of Ghatotkacha, Bhima splitting Jarasandha apart, Duel between Bhima and Dushasana after dishonoring Draupadi, and Battle scene with Bhima (at left)
Opaque pigments and gold on paper
11¼ x 14 in. (28.6 x 35.6 cm.) each (6)