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कूर्म अवतार Kurma Avatar c. 1750-1800
Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper. | 43.0 x 29.2 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 1005113.e
India
Master: Album of paintings of Hindu gods Item: कूर्म अवतार Kurma Avatar c. 1750-1800
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A depiction of Kurma, the second avatar of Vishnu, who takes the form of a tortoise. According to Hindu belief Kurma represents stability as he brought the gods and demons together in order to churn the Ocean of Milk.
This painting is from a series (RCINs 1005113.d-k, .q and .v) depicting the ten avatars (incarnations) of the Hindu god Vishnu.
For another painting of the same subject see RCIN 1005115.e.
For further information on this album see RCIN 1005113.Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII when Prince of Wales during his tour of India in 1875 by Mangaldas Nathubhoy.
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Medium and techniques
Opaque watercolour including gold-and silver-coloured metallic pigments on paper.
Measurements
43.0 x 29.2 cm (folio dimensions)
20.1 x 14.8 cm (image)
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Place of Production
India
