Abhisarika Nayika (Heroine Running to Meet her Lover)
Unknown
Mid–18th century
Medium
Opaque watercolor and gold on wove paper
Dimensions
29.7 × 20 cm (10 1/2 × 6 3/8 in.)
Classification
gouache
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
131858
About the Artist
Unknown
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