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Shiva (right) with his consort Annapurna, giver of food and plenty.
Title
Shiva Begging from Annapurna
Medium
watercolour, pencil & silver on paper (?)
Measurements
H 45.8 x W 27.8 cm
Accession number
26141i
Acquisition method
presumed to be part of the collection formed by Henry S. Wellcome
Work type
Watercolour
Wellcome Collection
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