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The worship of the Hindu god Brahma, from an unidentified manuscript
The worship of the Hindu god Brahma, from an unidentified manuscript

The worship of the Hindu god Brahma, from an unidentified manuscript

Place of Originperhaps Maharashtra state, India
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
MaterialsOpaque watercolors on paper
DimensionsH. 7 in x W. 13 in, H. 17.8 cm x W. 33.0 cm (image)
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. David Buchanan
Object numberF2006.12.33
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsPainting
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