A PAINTING OF VISHNU SEATED ON A LOTUS, INDIA, PUNJAB HILLS, BASOHLI, CIRCA 1700-1720 | Christie’s

7⁵⁄₈ x 5⁷⁄₈ in. (19.4 x 14.9 cm.)
5¹⁄₂ x 4¹⁄₂ in. (14 x 11.4 cm.)

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This bold representation of Vishnu seated on a blooming lotus is emblematic of early Pahari painting. Beetle wing cases have been affixed to areas of Vishnu’s jewelry to imitate emerald gemstones, a technique typically used in the Basohli workshop.

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