Fish Incarnation of Vishnu (Matsya Avatar) (detail), By the Bikaner school, First half of 18th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 13
April 6, 2021 (Tue) - May 9, 2021 (Sun)
The art of “miniature painting” is one of India’s best-known genres. These paintings use elaborate brushwork and vibrant colors to depict a variety of themes, including: Indian myths, Hindu gods, portraits of kings, scenes from history, and love stories. Miniature paintings can also be enjoyed for their distinct regional styles that reflect India’s rich history of cultural diversity.
Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
Highlight | Fish Incarnation of Vishnu (Matsya Avatar) | By the Bikaner school, India | First half of 18th century | TA-647-75 | |||
Highlight | Tortoise Incarnation of Vishnu (Kurma Avatar) | By the Bundi school, India | End of 17th–early 18th century | TA-647-132 | |||
Maha Lakshmi | By the Jaipur school, India | First half of 19th century | TA-647-156 |