Mara Bringing the Demons to Life

Attributed to the Seu Family
possibly Manaku Indian

Not on view

An inscription above the principal demon tells us "This is where Mara brings the demons to life." The master Manaku produced an extensive series of Ramayana paintings that are populated with closely related demons. If this drawing was not actually executed by the artist Manaku, it almost certainly was produced by his workshop.

Mara Bringing the Demons to Life, Attributed to the Seu Family, Ink and wash on paper, India (Pahari Hills, Guler)

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Mara Bringing the Demons to Life, Attributed to the Seu Family, Ink and wash on paper, India (Pahari Hills, Guler)
Mara Bringing the Demons to Life, Attributed to the Seu Family, Ink and wash on paper, India (Pahari Hills, Guler)

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