The month of Karttika (October-November). Artist(s): Govardhan (fl. 1730-40), attributed to
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Karthika (October-November). Style of Govardhan, Mughal, c.1740. Purchased at auction 26 January 1959. Inscribed in Persian characters: ‘katik’ (‘kartik)’; numbered 58. Gouache with gold; on an album page with pink and plain borders. 258 by 174 mm; page 450 by 324 mm. A seal on the reverse...
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