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Folio from a Dasavatara series: Matsya Avatara. Datia, circa 1800. Gouache on wasli with yellow and rose gold. 23 x 16.6cm
Yellow gold is used for detail in crown, attributes, etc., rose gold in the sky at the horizon.
Ref: Datia Matsya 10510
Above: gilt detail relects light
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