Demons Fighting Over an Animal Limb
Colorful painting of "Demons Fighting Over an Animal Limb". Two demons, one blue-skinned and the other reddish orange with horns and a tail, grapple over a leg. A third demon in blue with orange hair looks on. All three creatures have fangs. A pink-and-green mountain range; several trees; and four people in traditional dress with a white structure sit in background. A white bird flies in the sky. The frame is light brown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 17th century
- Medium
- Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
- Culture
- India (Rajasthan, Bikaner or the Deccan)
- Dimensions
- 408 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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