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Surmananda Ragaputra of Hindol, from a Ragamala
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Surmananda Ragaputra of Hindol, from a Ragamala

c. 1750 · Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper

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Most paintings of this scene show two warriors in active swordplay combat. Here the two warriors hold their swords and shields, probably in the moments before their competition begins.

Cleveland Museum of Art’s own description
Credit lineSurmananda Ragaputra of Hindol, from a Ragamala, c. 1750. Northern India, Pahari kingdoms. Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper; overall: 23.8 x 19.1 cm (9 3/8 x 7 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski, 2002.116
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