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Panel from a temple hanging: recto: crowned god Balarama; verso: Vishnu

early 18th century

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Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art
Washington, DC, United States

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Title: Panel from a temple hanging: recto: crowned god Balarama; verso: Vishnu
Date Created: early 18th century
Location: India, Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati
External Link: For more information about this and thousands of other works of art in the Freer|Sackler collection, please visit http://www.asia.si.edu/.
Medium: Opaque watercolor, gold, and paper applique on cotton
Credit Line: Gift of Terence McInerney
Collection: Arthur M. Sackler Gallery

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