Photo of collection object Pair of Book Covers with Scenes from the Devimahatmya — Pair of Book Covers with Scenes from the Devimahatmya, 17th century. Distemper on wood, Each: 1 7/8 x 13 3/4 in. (4.8 x 34.9 cm). Gift of Nancy Wiener Hamill, 2004, 2004.555.1a, b. public-domain.

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Pair of Book Covers with Scenes from the Devimahatmya

17th century

Maker Unknown

Asian Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Distemper on wood
Medium: Distemper on wood
Locations: country: Nepal
Dimensions: Each: 1 7/8 x 13 3/4 in. (4.8 x 34.9 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 2004.555.1a, b
Credit Line: Gift of Nancy Wiener Hamill, 2004
Rights Statement: public-domain
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