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Rubbings of a Scene from the Ramayana

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a dense scene with multiple figures. The scene contains many people, most wearing loincloths. The figures are intricately detailed with curved lines on their bodies. Some figures have large eyes and facial features. Some figures wield swords or spears. The image appears to be rubbing, with detailed relief of a scene. The scene depicts a chaotic battle scene. The title of the work is "Rubbings of a Scene from the Ramayana".

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Ink on paper
Culture
Cambodia
Dimensions
307 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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