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Illustration from a ragamala series. Desakh Ragini. Jaipur, circa 1820. Gouache and gold. 16.5cm x 12.5cm

Here, iconography is standard, which is very unusual in ragamala illustrations.  Acrobats are always featured, with one in the centre who climbs a pole or pillar whilst upside down.