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Engraving on palm leaf depicting the avatars of Lord Vishnu - Engraving on palm leaf depicting the avatars of Lord Vishnu Eastern India, Orissa, first half of the 20th century A carved and openwork depiction of Vishnu and Lakshmi within a central medallion inscribed in the silhouette of a butterfly. The composition is completed by ten roundels containing the avatars of Vishnu interspersed with plant elements. Carved wooden frame. Provenance: Private collection Tuscany. h. 25.5 X 26 cm (39 X 39.5 cm con cornice)