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Page from a Dispersed Book of Dreams

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow rectangular background with a beige border on left and right. A white snake with red spots and black outline is coiled, facing left. The snake's head features a red and green protrusion. Black text in a foreign language is at the top. The page appears aged with discoloration. Page from a Dispersed Book of Dreams. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-late 19th century
Medium
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Rajasthan)
Dimensions
599 × 414 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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