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The welcome of the heroes Rama and Lakshmana, from the Impey Ramayana (Epic of Rama)

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The welcome of the heroes Rama and Lakshmana, from the Impey Ramayana (Epic of Rama)

Place of Origin

Eastern India; Murshidabad

Dateapprox. 1780

MaterialsOpaque watercolors on paper

DimensionsH. 11 3/4 in x W. 7 3/8 in, H. 29.9 cm x W. 18.8 cm

Credit LineGift of George Hopper Fitch

Object number2011.22

DepartmentSouth Asian Art

ClassificationsPainting

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