Rama and Sita
Painting
mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Painted in opaque watercolour on paper, 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.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Rama and Sita (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, Rama and Sita being carried in a litter, opaque watercolour on paper, Rajasthan, mid 19th century |
| Physical description | Painted in opaque watercolour on paper, 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. |
| Content description | 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. |
| Style | |
| Object history | Transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design. RP 51/2237 |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Literary reference | Ramayana |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | D.409-1889 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2003 |
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