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Rubbing of a Scene from the Ramayana

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rubbing from a stone carving. The rubbing depicts a battle scene with multiple figures. Some figures are humanoid, some have animal features. The figures are densely packed, with many overlapping. Most figures have four arms. The figures wear various types of headgear and clothing. Some figures hold weapons, including swords, bows, and arrows. The image has a detailed, textured appearance. The title of the image is "Rubbing of a Scene from the Ramayana". The artist is not visually identified in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Ink on paper
Culture
Cambodia
Dimensions
600 × 300 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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