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Taurus, from a "Mandi Astrology Series"
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Standing for the astrological sign Taurus, the large-scale bull fills the space like a graceful icon behind a much smaller herd of cows. Pure white in color and in perfect profile, he has been adorned with a string of bells, a jeweled diadem, and decorative tips on his horns. A fine textile with gold leafy arabesque patterns sets him apart from oxen, dairy cows, and even the elephants in the distant background.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineTaurus, from a "Mandi Astrology Series", c. 1810. Attributed to Sanju (Indian, active late 1700s–early 1800s). Gum tempera and gold on paper; 27 x 22.2 cm (10 5/8 x 8 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Nancy and Wayne Hunnicutt, 2020.432
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