Photo of collection object Book Cover with Four Durgas — Book Cover with Four Durgas, 18th century. Distemper on wood, 4 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (11.4 x 36.8 cm). Gift of Nancy Wiener Hamill, 2004, 2004.555.3. public-domain.

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Book Cover with Four Durgas

18th 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: 4 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (11.4 x 36.8 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 2004.555.3
Credit Line: Gift of Nancy Wiener Hamill, 2004
Rights Statement: public-domain
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