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The battle between Bali and Indra Jaipur, late 18th century
18 December 2017, 11:00 PST
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The battle between Bali and Indra
Jaipur, late 18th century
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper.
8 3/4 x 13in (17 x 33cm) image
11 3/4 x 15 5/8in (30 x 39.7cm) folio
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper.
8 3/4 x 13in (17 x 33cm) image
11 3/4 x 15 5/8in (30 x 39.7cm) folio
Footnotes
Indra, covered in eyes and seated on Airavata, exchanges a barrage of arrows and weapons with the demon king Bali seated in a floating chariot, while their armies converge at the center. Bali, the asura, was the great-grandson of Hiranyakashipu, and the grandson of Prahlada. He was a benevolent ruler who set his sights too high, conquering Indra and the heavens in turn. The Devas entreated Vishnu to restore the balance of power, who took the form of Vamana.
Provenance
Private Pittsburgh Collection since 29 August 2007
























