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Bhairavi Ragini. Provincial Mughal, late 18th century. Gouache and gold on stout paper. Leaf 26.2cm by 20cm; image 20cm by 14.3cm .

Text on reverse states the painting was presented at a garh (palace or similar setting) by the painter Krishna.

This Ragamala illustration, in which a princess performs puja (a Hindu prayer ritual) before a yoni-lingam, the lingam being a symbol of the god Shiva. A very popular subject in mid to late-18th century Provincial Mughal India.