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c. 1850-1900

Kantha (Embroidered Quilt)

Artist/maker unknown

At the bottom of this kantha, women in striped-skirts flank a nine-headed male figure, presumably the demon Ravana, who wears a short jacket, black shoes, and long pants with central drop, probably representing a dhoti.

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