A COMPOSED CAMEL, INDIA, 18TH-19TH CENTURY

Ink, opaque watercolors, and gold on paper.This intriguing painting shows a camel composed of intertwined humans, animals, and mythical creatures. These include demons and a qilin (a legendary Chinese creature) with a feline body and gold wings. Some of the characters devour each other while others appear engaged in a brawl.Oftentimes, fantastic beasts would be used to depict mystical ideas. In this case, the composite camel represents the interconnectedness of being within the unity of God.Page 19 by 10.5 cm.22.5 by 14.5 cm.