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Large, multi-armed figure facing out

1900s

Eastern India, Bihar State, Mithila or Madhubani School, 20th century

Medium
ink and color on paper
Measurements
Overall: 36.5 x 28 cm (14 3/8 x 11 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Pamela Elizabeth Ward in loving memory of her parents, William E. and Evelyn Svec Ward 2005.84
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Location
Not on view
Print
A vertically oriented ink and color painting depicts a magenta, four-armed deity with an elephant head and long, curved trunk. The figure wears a yellow patterned tunic and an orange beaded necklace, holding a lotus and other objects. Rendered with heavy black outlines and flat colors, the deity is flanked by large flowers and green leaves. The scene is enclosed within a rectangular border of repeating green leaves and magenta buds.

Large, multi-armed figure facing out

1900s

Eastern India, Bihar State, Mithila or Madhubani School, 20th century

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