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Sacrificial Fire, from the “Tula Ram” Bhagavata Purana
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The evil king Kamsa organized a fire sacrifice in order to bring about the death of his brother-in-law, Vasudeva, father of the Hindu god incarnated as Krishna. The four-armed god of creation, Brahma, attends at the upper left with the sage, or holy man, Narada at the upper right.<br><br>Scholars have linked the copious floral motifs throughout this dispersed series with textile patterns. This series was created in a port city, the center of flourishing international textile trade.
| Artist / Maker | Western India, Gujarat, Surat |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1720 |
| Culture / Origin | Western India, Gujarat, Surat |
| Medium | Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 25.4 x 21.5 cm (10 x 8 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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