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A Raja slays a tiger

Place of Originprobably Rajasthan state, India, former kingdom of Bikaner

Dateapprox. 1750-1800

MaterialsInk, opaque watercolors and gold on paper

DimensionsH. 14 1/2 in x W. 9 1/4 in, H. 36.8 cm x W. 23.5 cm

Credit LineGift of George Hopper Fitch

Object number2010.469

DepartmentSouth Asian Art

ClassificationsPainting

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