AN INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING OF SHODASHI, 1780-1800Eastern India, Bengal, 1780-1800. Gouache, ink, watercolors, and gold color on paper. Depicting the Goddess Shodashi or Tripura Sundari, the third of the ten Mahavidyas. The goddess is shown seated on a lotus base, with three eyes, a calm facial expression, and her eight arms holding different attributes. With calligraphy at the top. The central image is framed by a gilt floral and a red border.Condition: Fine condition with usual wear, tears to the edges, losses, and soiling. Provenance: Private collection, USA, acquired from Julian Roberts, a well-respected art curator and art dealer of Indian miniatures.Dimensions: Sheet size 25.3 x 19.2 cm13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.