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"inscription": "Verso:\n\n\u1e6c\u0101kr\u012b inscription: \u015br\u012b r\u0101ga saindhava 1. \n\n\u1e6c\u0101kr\u012b numeral: 10.",
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"did_you_know": "The warrior tucked the end of his tunic into his belt, showing the red lining.",
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"description": "The hero launches into the saddle with vigor, as he embarks on a journey to meet his lover. He has tucked one end of his coat into his sash, so it will not be in the way. The horse\u2019s mouth opens in a whinny, aligning with a poem that forms the basis of this image.
Once part of a large series in the Mandi royal library, it is now widely dispersed. The name refers to the coastal region of Sindh in present-day Pakistan. The scene evokes the music of Sindh, which is well known for expressing emotional anguish of separation.",
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"citation": "Griswold, William, Cameron Kitchin, Chase F. Robinson, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cincinnati Art Museum, and National Museum of Asian Art (Smithsonian Institution). Pahari Paintings: Art and Stories, edited by Sonya Rhie Mace, Sarang Sharma, and Vijay Sharma. Cleveland, Ohio: Cleveland Museum of Art, 2026.",
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