
[Five illustrations of Hindu mythology,
including scenes from the Mahabharata and Bhagatava Purana.
Jaipur, India, circa 1820-40 AD].
Five loose leaves, ink and gouache heightened in gold on paper, each leaf c. 85 by 100 mm.; depicting five scenes containing depictions of Krishna, Yashoda, Varaha, Ravana, Garuda and Parashumara, each image ruled in yellow with outer borders painted red, versos blank, some small scuffs and chips to ink, overall very bright and attractive condition; all individually mounted.
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