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Textile Panel with Demonic Battle Scenes, Likely from the Devi Mahatmya

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, rectangular textile panel. The panel is tan with a red border on the top and bottom edges. The panel features a repeating pattern of colorful designs depicting various figures. The figures are predominantly blue and green, with some red and black details. They appear to be demons or monsters engaged in battle scenes. The figures have multiple arms and legs. Some have large eyes and open mouths. The panel appears to be made of fabric, possibly silk or cotton, and has a worn, frayed appearance along the edges. The background behind the panel is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 15th century
Medium
Silk embroidery on polished cotton
Culture
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
Dimensions
600 × 168 px
Public Domain
Yes
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