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Kulu Valley Illustration from the Ramayana, Bloody battle, India, Kulu or Bahu, circa 1700-10
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- An Illustration from the RamayanaLanka Kanda: The Battle Intensifies
Opaque watercolor on paper
- image 7 5/8 by 11 1/2 in. (19.4 BY 29.2 cm.)
- folio 8 3/4 by 12 5/8 in. (22.2 by 32.1 cm.) unframed
Opaque watercolour on paper.
The struggle intensifies with both sides mounting a reinforced charge as monkeys, demons and horses are trampled underfoot in a bloody collision in the heat of battle.
The struggle intensifies with both sides mounting a reinforced charge as monkeys, demons and horses are trampled underfoot in a bloody collision in the heat of battle.
Provenance
Acquired from the Royal Library of Mandi in 1969
Condition
Good overall condition. A few minor stains and irregularities to green ground. minute tear to left edge of orange border. losses to lower left edge of orange border. minor areas of rubbing to black line lower left bottom edge. background colour more opaque and greener in reality. unframed
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."