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Rama

Painting
mid 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the Ramayana. Rama is shown breaking the bow of Shiva at the court of Sita's father Janaka, the king of Mithila. The assembled courtiers gather round to watch the king, Rama and his brother.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleRama (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted in opaque watercolour on paper
Brief description
Painting, Rama breaking Shiva's bow, opaque watercolour on paper. Rajasthan, mid 19th century
Physical description
Painting, in opaque watercolour on paper, illustration to the Ramayana. Rama is shown breaking the bow of Shiva at the court of Sita's father Janaka, the king of Mithila. The assembled courtiers gather round to watch the king, Rama and his brother.
Style
Object history
Transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design.

RP 51/2237
Subjects depicted
Literary referenceRamayana
Collection
Accession number
D.410-1889

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Record createdJuly 1, 2003
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