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Indian miniature painting of a couple on a cushioned bed under an arch, a woman holding a mirror, with domed pavilions and flowering plants behind.

Vilaval Ragini, ca. 1680 Ragamala painting

A miniature painting in opaque watercolor and gold shows a seated couple on a cushioned platform beneath an arched canopy, while a woman in a striped skirt holds a small mirror. Domed pavilions, flowering plants, and a red border frame the scene.

Artist
Unknown
Date
ca. 1680
Medium
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Source
Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art)
Size
2920 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Smithsonian (National Museum of Asian Art) releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1685).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Smithsonian Open Access)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Asian Art

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