India, Mewar, 18th c. 22.7 × 38.8 cm. Gouache and gold on paper. Inscription in devanagari: folio 433, probably from the Mahabharata, starting with “Ashvameda”. Depiction of the story of King Kauntala on his way to Kauntalaka after frightening his enemies with his weapons. Minor wear, trimmed.
Provenance: Old Swiss private collection, acquired in the 1950s in India, thence by descent (no documents available). --------------- MEWAR-ILLUSTRATION. Indien, Mewar, 18. Jh. 22,7 × 38,8 cm. Gouache und Gold auf Papier. Folio 433, wohl aus dem Mahabharata: Aufschrift in devanagari, beginnend mit "Ashvamedha". Dargestellt ist die Geschichte von K?nig Kauntala auf dem Weg nach Kauntalaka, nachdem er seine Feinde mit seinen Waffen beeindruckt hat. Min. ber., beschnitten.
Provenienz: Alte Schweizer Privatsammlung, erstanden in den 1950er Jahren in Indien, durch Erbschaft an aktuellen Besitzer (keine Dokumente erh?ltlich). ---------------
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