Jatayu carrying Ravana's chariot
Drawing
mid 19th century (made)
mid 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
An illustration to the Ramayana. An ink drawing of Jatayu, the king of the vultures, carrying the chariot of the demon king, Ravana, in his open beak.
Object details
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| Title | Jatayu carrying Ravana's chariot (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Drawn in ink on paper |
| Brief description | Drawing, Jatayu carrying Ravana's chariot, ink on paper, Rajasthan, mid 19th century |
| Physical description | An illustration to the Ramayana. An ink drawing of Jatayu, the king of the vultures, carrying the chariot of the demon king, Ravana, in his open beak. |
| Content description | Jatayu, the king of the vultures, carrying the chariot of the demon king, Ravana, in his open beak. |
| Style | |
| Object history | Transferred from the Department of Engraving, Illustration & Design. RP 51/2237 |
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| Literary reference | Ramayana |
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| Accession number | D.411-1889 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2003 |
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