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An illustration of a tall, dark iron pillar standing amidst ancient stone ruins with arched colonnades, surrounded by lush trees and several small figures resting or conversing.

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Maker Indian Artist

Datec. 1860

Place of originIndia, Asia

MediumWatercolor

Dimensions4 7/8 x 6 9/16 in. (12.4 x 16.7 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LineGift of the Estate of Thomas J. Needham

Object number1990.8.20

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ASIAN

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