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Surya the sun deity driving in his chariot. Gouache drawing.
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Description
Surya means the sun or its deity. He is one of the three chief deities in the Vedas, as a great source of light and warmth
Physical description
1 drawing : gouache, with oxidised gold
Lettering note
Lettering in pencil on reverse: "Surya the Sun god driving in his chariot"
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 27740i
Languages
- English
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