Krishna dancing under the multi-headed serpent, Sheshnag, North or North-west India, 19th century

gouache heightened with gold on paper, Krishna depicted as 'Banke Bihari Lal', the devotional image worshipped in Vrindavan, borders trimmed

35.1 by 25.3cm.

Condition Report:
Partially adhered to mount, borders trimmed, pinholes and small areas of associated damage along upper and lower edges and at corners, light staining to paper with some darker areas of discolouration, minor loss to pigments but colours and gold are strong and vibrant, as viewed.

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