

Plaque with Ramayana Scene
Terracotta plaque with relief sculpture, rectangular shape with rounded edges. The plaque depicts a scene from the Ramayana. The main figure on the left has a large head with a forehead decoration, earrings, and a necklace. The figure has a large mouth with thick lips and a protruding lower lip, and appears to be wrestling or grappling with monkeys. Three monkeys are on the right side. The monkey on top appears to be reaching out with an arm. The two other monkeys are behind the main figure and to the right. The plaque surface is textured and rough. The plaque is mounted on a dark brown stand. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to white at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 13th–14th century
- Medium
- Terracotta
- Culture
- Indonesia (Java)
- Dimensions
- 599 × 449 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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