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The Monkey hero Hanuman carries a lady, perhaps Benyakai; from the Cambodian or Thai version of the epic of Rama
The Monkey hero Hanuman carries a lady, perhaps Benyakai; from the Cambodian or Thai version of the epic of Rama

The Monkey hero Hanuman carries a lady, perhaps Benyakai; from the Cambodian or Thai version of the epic of Rama

Place of OriginCambodia or Thailand
Dateapprox. 1900-1950
MaterialsPaint and gold on cloth
DimensionsImage: H. 94 in × W. 33 5/8 in (238.8 cm × 85.4 cm)
Framed: H. 97 7/8 in × W. 60 7/16 in x D. 2 in ( 248.6 cm × 153.5 cm x 5.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60D30+.a
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsPainting
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One of Rama's sons carried by the monkey hero Hanuman, from the Cambodian or Thai version of the epic of Rama
One of Rama's sons carried by the monkey hero Hanuman, from the Cambodian or Thai version of the epic of Rama
approx. 1900-1950
The demon prince Indrajit charges into battle, from the Cambodian or Thai version of the epic of Rama
The demon prince Indrajit charges into battle, from the Cambodian or Thai version of the epic of Rama
approx. 1900-1950
Female celestials, from the Cambodian or Thai version of the Ramayana (Epic of Rama)
Female celestials, from the Cambodian or Thai version of the Ramayana (Epic of Rama)
approx. 1900-1950
Shadow puppet of a noblewoman, perhaps Benyakai disguised as Sita, from the Thai version of the epic of Rama
Shadow puppet of a noblewoman, perhaps Benyakai disguised as Sita, from the Thai version of the epic of Rama
1900-1950
Shadow puppet of a monkey warrior, perhaps Hanuman, in an attentive pose, from the Thai version of the epic of Rama
Shadow puppet of a monkey warrior, perhaps Hanuman, in an attentive pose, from the Thai version of the epic of Rama
1900-1950
Shadow puppet of the monkey hero Hanuman in the guise of Ravana's heir riding a chariot into battle, from the Thai version of the epic of Rama
Shadow puppet of the monkey hero Hanuman in the guise of Ravana's heir riding a chariot into battle, from the Thai version of the epic of Rama
approx. 1800-1900
Shadow puppet of the monkey hero Hanuman in the guise of Ravana's heir; from the Thai version of the epic of Rama
Shadow puppet of the monkey hero Hanuman in the guise of Ravana's heir; from the Thai version of the epic of Rama
approx. 1850-1900
(.a) A man and woman bring offerings; (.b)A man carries a youngster, perhaps to present him to a monastery to eventually become a novice; a woman, perhaps the little boy's mother, grieves, from a manuscript of scenes from the story of the holy monk Phra Malai
(.a) A man and woman bring offerings; (.b)A man carries a youngster, perhaps to present him to a monastery to eventually become a novice; a woman, perhaps the little boy's mother, grieves, from a manuscript of scenes from the story of the holy monk Phra Malai
approx. 1790-1825
Rubbing of a relief at Wat Phra Chettuphon (Wat Pho), depicting the monkey hero Hanuman finding the demon king Ravana sleeping with his wife, whom Hanuman mistakes for the heroine Sita, a scene from the Thai version of the Ramayana
Rubbing of a relief at Wat Phra Chettuphon (Wat Pho), depicting the monkey hero Hanuman finding the demon king Ravana sleeping with his wife, whom Hanuman mistakes for the heroine Sita, a scene from the Thai version of the Ramayana
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples, supported by the monkey hero Hanuman
Standing Buddha flanked by two disciples, supported by the monkey hero Hanuman
approx. 1825-1875
Cambodian dancers portraying Hanuman and a lady, characters from the Cambodian version of the Ramayana
Cambodian dancers portraying Hanuman and a lady, characters from the Cambodian version of the Ramayana
Thomas Handforth
1934
Manuscript with scenes of combat from the Thai version of the epic of Rama
Manuscript with scenes of combat from the Thai version of the epic of Rama
approx. 1800-1840