King Bana enjoying music in his court, from the Usha-Aniruddha section of a Krishna Lila
Unknown (Indian)
Item type:paintingDate of creation:1760-1770Height:21.9 cm (8 5/8 in.)Width:32.1 cm (12 5/8 in.)Technique / Medium:ink and color on paperPlace of creation:Bhārat [India]School:GulerItem location
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Indian and South Asian Art[Museum inv. no.: 1986.62]
Description
A man with many hands sits on what looks like a throne while being surrounded by humans with animal heads, two of which are playing a frame drum and bowed string instrument.
Instruments [MIMO Code] (notes)
Daire [2536]
Stringed instruments [3101] (Instrument depiction lacks details and seems unfinished, the player appears to be in a bowing position, but there is no bow in the hand. The strings are only visible below the bridge. )
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Image URLs
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5172