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Jujaka's Wife, Amittada, is Attacked by Wives of Brahmins: Scene from Vessantara Jataka

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image depicting a scene from "Jujaka's Wife, Amittada, is Attacked by Wives of Brahmins: Scene from Vessantara Jataka" by an unknown artist. The top section shows a building with a sloping roof and a staircase leading up to it. Two people are on the stairs and one person is on the ground. The middle section shows a group of people, most wearing loincloths and skirts, some holding objects, and appears to show an altercation. The bottom section shows a decorative design with columns and intricate patterns. The image is framed by a border.

Artwork Details

Date
19th–20th century
Medium
Ink with color on paper
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
345 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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