ManuscriptsIndian17th century

A Nayika and Her Lover: Page from a Dispersed Rasamanjari Series (Blossom Cluster of Delight)

c. 1660-1670

Classification

Manuscripts

Technique

Painted

Medium

Opaque watercolor, gold, and beetle-wing cases on paper

Culture

Indian

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

actual: 23.4 x 33 cm (9 3/16 x 13 in.)

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