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The Dead Lioness & Lion Hunt

Sur Das, 1600–1605

1) Five bearers strain under the weight of a dead lioness. By unknown artist of Emperor Akbar's studio, circa 1600. 2) Lion bites foreleg of elephant from which a royal prince leans and spears the beast'sflank. Attributed to Sur Das, circa 1605.

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Title of artwork, date

The Dead Lioness & Lion Hunt, 1600–1605

Date supported

1965

Medium and material

Gouache on paper

Dimensions

15 x 18 cm

Grant

1080

Total cost

1080

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