Vishnu in his incarnation as Vaman, a dwarf (the blue figure) asking Bali, the Daitya king for a grant. Gouache painting by an Indian painter.
- Date:
- [between 1800 and 1899?]
- Reference:
- 577287i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The main image is surrounded by a decorative border, illustrating stories about Vishnu's other incarnations
Publication/Creation
[India], [between 1800 and 1899?]
Physical description
1 painting : gouache painting, with fine brush ; image 28 x 20 cm
Lettering
10 incarnations said to come from Kashmir - cost of Rs (?) each
Lettering in Sanskrit on verso
Reference
Wellcome Collection 577287i
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores