The Avatars of Vishnu

Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
The Avatars of Vishnu, late 18th century. Silk and metallic threads embroidered on cotton gauze, 26 1/2 x 60 in. (67.3 x 152.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 86.276. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.276_PS2.jpg)
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Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Title
The Avatars of Vishnu
Date
late 18th century
Geography
Place made: Chamba area, Punjab Hills, India
Medium
Silk and metallic threads embroidered on cotton gauze
Classification
Dimensions
26 1/2 x 60 in. (67.3 x 152.4 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Paul F. Walter
Accession Number
86.276
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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