Vertical scroll painting divided into seven panels depicting stylized figures walking and interacting as well as a cow. The bottom panel features a large, dark blue figure with multiple arms standing over a prone figure.

Kali

Maker Indian Artist

Date20th Century

Place of originIndia, Asia

MediumInk on paper

Dimensionsframed: 5 ft. 6 3/8 in. x 16 1/8 in. (168.6 x 41 cm)

ClassificationsManuscripts

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham

Object number1987.1.310

Collections

ASIAN

Curatorial RemarksVertical scroll painting divided into seven panels depicting stylized figures walking and interacting as well as a cow. The bottom panel features a large, dark blue figure with multiple arms standing over a prone figure.

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