Page from a Book of Omens
Page from a Book of Omens by Unknown Artist. The image shows a dark gray horse-like animal facing left. The animal has a long neck, visible ribs, and a long tail. Its front left leg is lifted. The background is a light brown color with darker brown spots and a vertical red line on the left side. There are three green plant-like illustrations. The top-right plant has long, thin lines. The bottom-right plant has short lines. The left plant has a long stem with leaves. A small black symbol is in the top-left corner. A small hole is at the top center. The edges of the page are rough and torn.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1800
- Medium:
- Ink and opaque watercolor on paper
- Culture:
- India (Gujarat)
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 435 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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