Rumal with Scenes from the Ramayana
Tan-colored square cloth with a floral border. The border contains orange, blue, and yellow flowers and green leaves. Inside the border, a multitude of scenes are depicted. People are shown in various clothing, including long dresses and skirts. Some people are shown with bows and arrows. Some people are wearing crowns. There are depictions of animals including monkeys, dogs, and a lion. Some scenes include structures such as a bridge, a palace, and a gate. The scenes appear to depict stories. The title of the artwork is "Rumal with Scenes from the Ramayana". The artist is unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Cotton with silk, tinsel, and metal embroidery
- Culture
- India (Jammu and Kashmir)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 581 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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