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Indrajit Makes Offerings: Folio from the Siege of Lanka series

Manaku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a pencil drawing on aged paper. The drawing shows a scene with buildings and a tree. On the left is a tall, domed structure with a small window. To its right is a smaller building with a person sitting on a platform. A tree is behind these structures. On the right side of the image are more buildings, including one with a large dome. A wall runs across the bottom of the image, with a flat top and a scalloped edge. The paper is yellowed and has a rough texture, with visible signs of aging. The drawing appears to be a sketch or study for a larger work of art. The title of the artwork is "Indrajit Makes Offerings," and it is part of "The Siege of Lanka series" by Manaku.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1725
Medium:
Ink on paper
Culture:
India, Punjab Hills, kingdom of Guler
Dimensions:
600 × 423 px
Museum record:
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