Malavakusika Raga: Page from a Dispersed Ragmala Series (Garland of Musical Modes)

early 17th century

Not on view

A prince, fanned by an attendant, is taking pan, a refreshing and slightly narcotic mixture of betel nut, powdered lime, and condiments wrapped in a leaf.

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Title: Malavakusika Raga: Page from a Dispersed Ragmala Series (Garland of Musical Modes)
Date: early 17th century
Culture: India (Rajasthan, Amber?)
Medium: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Dimensions: Image: 8 5/8 x 7 3/8 in. (21.9 x 18.7 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Cynthia Hazen Polsky, 1987
Object Number: 1987.424.14
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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