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Sugriva

Cleveland Museum of Art

Red-skinned male monkey figure with prominent teeth and a long tail sitting cross-legged. The figure wears a tall, dark brown headdress decorated with white dots and a red and green curtain-like design behind him. He has multiple necklaces and bracelets on, including white, black, and gold beads. His arms and legs are adorned with patterned cloth or armor. The background is a cream color with a red border around the figure and curtain. The figure's head is turned to the left, and he appears to be looking in that direction. The image is titled "Sugriva" at the top.

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645 × 893 px
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