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Battle between monkeys and demons, from the “Shangri” Ramayana

Cleveland Museum of Art

A painting depicts a chaotic battle scene. A group of monkeys and demons are engaged in combat. The figures are predominantly brown, orange, and black. Some of them have sharp teeth. Several are holding weapons including clubs, swords, and shields. A white horse is present in the center of the image. The background features a green field and blue sky. The painting has an orange border.

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900 × 655 px
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