

Page from a Book of Omens
Beige page with vertical red lines on left and right sides. A man wearing a red and white striped shirt and short skirt and red head covering. The man has a thick mustache and goatee. The man has one leg bent behind him and the other bent in front. The man's left hand is raised palm outwards and right hand raised near his chest palm down. Two green plant-like figures, one on either side of the man. Black symbol on right side.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1800
- Medium
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture
- India
- Dimensions
- 599 × 431 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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