Sita
Painting
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Ramayana episode, the abduction of Sita. The demon Ravana has disguised himself as a beggar, while Rama is distracted by hunting a golden deer.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Sita (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted in opaque watercolour and gold on paper |
| Brief description | Painting, abduction of Sita, opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Jaipur, 19th century |
| Physical description | Painting, in opaque watercolour and gold on paper, Ramayana episode, the abduction of Sita. The demon Ravana has disguised himself as a beggar, while Rama is distracted by hunting a golden deer. |
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| Content description | The abduction of Sita. The demon Ravana has disguised himself as a beggar, while Rama is distracted by hunting a golden deer. |
| Style | |
| Object history | Transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design. RP 51/2237 |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Literary reference | Ramayana |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | D.1494-1886 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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