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Kamsa deploys Akrura and Keshi to Braj, from a Bhagavata Purana

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a colorful illustration of a scene from the Bhagavata Purana. The scene takes place on a raised platform decorated with a white and gold patterned design, with red and green patterned rugs on top. The platform is surrounded by white pillars with decorative details. The background features trees and a blue sky. The image shows a group of men in traditional Indian clothing, many wearing brightly colored robes and head coverings. Some men are standing, while others are seated on the floor or on thrones. A man on the left side of the image blows a long, curved horn. The artwork is framed with a thick, worn red border and a thin gold line. The frame has some scratches and scuffs on its surface.

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900 × 682 px
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