Rama, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman
Poster
ca. 1998 (made)
ca. 1998 (made)
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Popular prints such as this are sold outside temples to pilgrims. They are souvenirs of their visit and can be placed inside shrines within the pilgrim’s home.
This print is of the Hindu god Rama with his brother Lakshman and his wife Sita on either side of him with Hanuman, the leader of the war-monkeys kneeling before him.
This print is of the Hindu god Rama with his brother Lakshman and his wife Sita on either side of him with Hanuman, the leader of the war-monkeys kneeling before him.
Object details
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| Title | Rama, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Ink printed on paper. |
| Brief description | Hindu religious poster depicting mythological subject, India, ca. 1998. |
| Physical description | A popular Hindu poster depicting Rama, Lakshman, Sita with Hanuman, the leader of the war-monkeys, kneeling down at the foot of Rama. Hamumna is being blessed by Rama and Sita. They are shown in the palace in front of the golden throne. Rama and Lakshman are shown with golden crowns (kirtimukuta) and with bows and arrows, their characteristic symbols. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Mr Frank Monaco |
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| Summary | Popular prints such as this are sold outside temples to pilgrims. They are souvenirs of their visit and can be placed inside shrines within the pilgrim’s home. This print is of the Hindu god Rama with his brother Lakshman and his wife Sita on either side of him with Hanuman, the leader of the war-monkeys kneeling before him. |
| Bibliographic reference | Vassilis G. Vitsaxis: Hindu Epics, Myths and Legends in Popular Illustrations. |
| Other number | JB 668 - Printer's mark |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.56-1999 |
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| Record created | November 9, 1999 |
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