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Scene from Mathura and Hansganj

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Scene from Mathura and Hansganj

Place of OriginRajasthan state, India, former kingdom of Kishangarh

Dateapprox. 1775

MaterialsOpaque watercolors on paper

DimensionsH. 8 1/4 in x W. 6 7/8 in, H. 20.9 cm x W. 17.0 cm

Credit LineGift of the Collection of Gursharan and Elvira Sidhu

Object number1990.221

DepartmentSouth Asian Art

ClassificationsPainting

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