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Rama kills the demon warrior Makaraksha in combat, from a manuscript of the Ramayana
Rama kills the demon warrior Makaraksha in combat, from a manuscript of the Ramayana

Rama kills the demon warrior Makaraksha in combat, from a manuscript of the Ramayana

Place of OriginHimachal Pradesh state, India, former kingdom of Guler
Dateapprox. 1790
MaterialsOpaque watercolors on paper
DimensionsH. 8 in x W. 12 in, H. 20.3 cm x W. 30.5 cm (image); H. 9 13/16 in x W. 13 7/8 in, H. 24.9 cm x 35.2 cm (overall)
Credit LineGift of Margaret Polak
Object number1992.95
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on view
InscribedHindi numbers for 166
Subject
  • Ramayana
  • mythical animal
  • battle
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