Navagunjara, a Universal Form of Krishna

The image depicts Navagunjara, a universal form of Krishna. The artwork features a creature with multiple animal parts. The creature has the head of a blue bird with a red crown, a human arm holding a pink flower, a human torso with a red and white body, a tail with a red and white tip, a back leg with a tiger pattern and a front leg with a grey color. The background of the image is a beige color with darker spots and stains. The creature faces left. The artwork appears to be drawn or painted. The image presents an ancient-looking piece.

Artwork Details

Date: ca. 1835
Medium: Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper
Culture: India (Rajasthan, Jodhpur[?])
Dimensions: 600 × 387 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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Navagunjara, a Universal Form of Krishna

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