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Lot 284

A LARGE AND SPECTACULAR TIBETAN THANKA circa 18th century gouache on paper. Depicting green Tara seated on a lotus throne with two attendants, surrounded by approximately one thousand depictions of the same deity without attendant figures. Verso bear the label of "Frederick B. Daniell & Son, picture dealers, Leicester Square, London". 42"x 28". Provenance: Dr. K.R. Rao Estate.

Estimate............................ $6,000-$9,000

Lot 285

A FINE INDIAN REVERSE PAINTING ON GLASS circa 1900 depicting two fully decorated dancing girls and a white calf, some mother of pearl ornamentation. 26"x 20". Provenance: Dr. K.R. Rao Estate.

Estimate................... $800-$1,200

Lot 286

A FINE PAIR OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS watercolor, gilt and gouache on paper. Finely painted in complex micro detail. With Arabic inscriptions. 6"x8" and 5"x9".

Estimate............... $200-$400