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Nainsukh family workshop
Hiranyakashipu learns of his brother's death c. 1775 - c. 1790
38.5 x 30.5 cm (folio dimensions) | RCIN 925230
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Illustration to Book 7 of the Bhagavata Purana, Chapter 2: Hiranyakashipu, the king of the demons, learns of his brother's death at the hands of Varaha, the boar incarnation of Vishnu, and vows to kill Vishnu in revenge. Hiranyakashipu sits inside his palace as three demons convey the unwelcome news.
For this series see RCIN 925226. -
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Measurements
38.5 x 30.5 cm (folio dimensions)
31.6 x 23.6 cm (image)
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RL 25230