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South Asia, 1400–1600 a.d.


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The Gopis Beseech Krishna to Return Their Clothing: Page from the Dispersed "Isarda" Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), ca. 1560–65
India, probably Delhi-Agra area
Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; 7 5/8 x 10 1/8 in. (19.4 x 25.7 cm)
Gift of the H. Rubin Foundation, Inc. 1972 (1972.260)