The proper posture for female type; Hastini; male type; Ashva, by Govardhan

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The proper posture for female type; Hastini; male type; Ashva, by Govardhan. Bodycolour including white, pen and ink with gold on paper, height 199mm, width 136mm, circa 1678.

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Accession Number: PD.205-1948.23
The proper posture for female type; Hastini; male type; Ashva, by Govardhan. Bodycolour including white, pen and ink with gold on paper, height 199mm, width 136mm, circa 1678.
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