Sword sharpener

Artist Anonymous (Indian) (Indian)

Datec. 1850

Period19th century

MediumWatercolor on paper

DimensionsImage Size: 5 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches
Object Size: 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 inches

Credit LinePurchase with funds provided by the Barbara P. and Robert P. ’64 Youngman Acquisition Fund for Asian Art

Object number2012.024

Curatorial DepartmentAsian Art

_Place of OriginIndia

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