Photo of collection object Kaliya
Unknown. Kaliya, ca. 1760 - ca. 1765. Height: 300 mm Width: 337 mm Height: 232 mm Width: 400 mm. IS.38-1960. arr.

Kaliya

ca. 1760 - ca. 1765

Unknown

SSEA

Painting, in opaque water-colour on paper, Krishna in a dark yellow dhoti stands on the bank of the river Jamuna having subdued the serpent Kaliya. The snake's two wives show submission by bowing to Krishna, one offering him a lotus flower. From a 'fifth' Bhagavata Purana series.
Original Source
Maker/Artist
Unknown
Classification
Painting
Medium
opaque watercolour, paper, paint, painted
Locations
region: Basohli
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm Width: 337 mm Height: 232 mm Width: 400 mm
Departments
SSEA
Accession Number
IS.38-1960
Rights Statement
arr
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