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Rama and Sita being carried in a litter
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Rama and Sita being carried in a litter
- Object:
Painting
- Place of origin:
Rajasthan, India (made)
- Date:
mid 19th century (made)
- Artist/Maker:
unknown (production)
- Materials and Techniques:
Opaque watercolour on paper
- Museum number:
D.409-1889
- Gallery location:
In store
Physical description
Illustration to the Ramayana: Rama and Sita are shown being carried in procession on a throne-like palanquin or litter. Elephants and retainers precede and follow them. Rama is being handed his bow by Lakshman.
Place of Origin
Rajasthan, India (made)
Date
mid 19th century (made)
Artist/maker
unknown (production)
Materials and Techniques
Opaque watercolour on paper
Descriptive line
Painting of Rama and Sita being carried in a litter, made in Rajasthan, mid 19th century
Subjects depicted
Elephant; Bow; Procession; Rama; Sita; Lakshmana; Palanquin
Categories
Illustration; Paintings; Hinduism
Collection code
IND
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