Scene from the Ramayana

Black and white image of carving depicting Scene from the Ramayana by Raja Ravi Varma. The image shows a busy scene with many figures. A man on a horse is central and dominant. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs. The man holds a bow in one hand and has a quiver on his back. He wears a dhoti, a crown and jewelry. The man on the horse faces right. To the left, a man with a sword and shield faces the man on the horse. A woman faces left toward the man with the sword and shield. There are several other figures in the scene. A woman stands at the top. A figure to the right wears a helmet. Other figures are in various active poses. All figures wear a variety of headgear including crowns and helmets.