The first five of Vishnu’s Dasavatara (ten incarnations)

Painting titled The first five of Vishnu’s Dasavatara (ten incarnations), incised palm leaf darkened with charcoal dust and washes of color, accession number 1999.15.20.1.
Artist:
Unknown (India)
Date Made:
1801-1867
Classification:
Painting
Country:
India
Dimensions:
1 9/16 x 11 in.
Materials:
incised palm leaf darkened with charcoal dust and washes of color
Accession Number:
1999.15.20.1
Full BAMPFA credit line:
University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Gift of Jean and Francis Marshall
Century:
begin to mid 19 AD

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