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Marriage Scene
Marriage Scene
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Marriage Scene

Artist Indian Artist
Datec. 1620
Place of originRajasthan, India, Asia
MediumPaint on paper
Dimensions4 3/8 x 10 3/16 in. (11.1 x 25.9 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Edwin Binney III
Object numberPA-70-22
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