Contemporary Hand-Painted Sacred Cow Painting Vegetable Natural Dyes on Fabric Asian

Description

The artist Ajit Kumar Das* here pays homage to Kamadhenu or the Sacred Cow, the iconic symbol of wealth, strength, abundance, selfless giving and earthly life in Hinduism and Buddism. This contemporary interpretation of the symbol uses centuries-old techniques of hand paintings for the modern home and its eclectic environs.

Ajit Kumar Das(Indian, born 1957)
A similar paint8ng by the artist currently at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, titles Gabhi (The Cows)

Vegetable dyes sourced from nature, brown, indigo, gray, black, yellow and red are used to hand paint on a organicly grown cotton fabric.

Cotton, natural dyes, and mordants
Unframed. Comes rolled or folded. Can easily be framed or mounted. 4" allowance on each side

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent - Minor wear consistent with age and history
Refer photos for details

Origin:
India

Materials & Techniques:
Cotton, Fabric, Paint

Details:
Art Subjects: Animals
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: India
Frame Type: Unframed

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent - Minor wear consistent with age and history
Refer photos for details

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

68 x 42 x 0.3 in

Contemporary Hand-Painted Sacred Cow Painting Vegetable Natural Dyes on Fabric Asian

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Estimate $4,400-$6,740

Nov 13, 2026, 4:01 PM EST

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