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LOT 1645
Indian Kangra School Miniature of Mahabharata Series
LATE 19TH-MID 20TH CENTURY A.D.
10 1/4 x 7 in. (11 grams, 26 x 18 cm).
A hand-painted scene of two crowned noblemen facing three crowned maidens; the central male with sword, shield and bow, his companion with sword and shield slung over his back, holding an object; the three females walking in step each holding up an infant; Mahabharata Series;
Kangra School.
Provenance
Personal collection of Harmadar Singh Thind; thence by descent.
Private family collection of a West London gentleman.
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