A dancing couple from the Pujari caste. Gouache drawing.

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28675i
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The woman in this image carries a bowl of fire on her head from which black markings are obtained for penance, part of the Pujari caste

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1 drawing : gouache, with gold

Lettering

Dancers.

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Attributed to a painter from Tanjore (Thanjavur), ca. 1840

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Wellcome Collection 28675i

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