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Textile Panel with Scenes from the Ramayana

ca. 15th century
Not on view
This remarkably fine Nepalese panel is a rare survivor of an important genre of textile art featuring figurative embroidery. It was likely part of a garment worn by Vaishnava priests officiating major acts of worship. The central field contains dramatic battle scenes: At the top, Ravana rides in his six-wheeled makara-drawn chariot. Below, the heroic triad of Rama, Lakshmana, and Hanuman battle a white demon, possibly Ravana’s brother, the giant Kumbhakarna (presumably also represented in the chariot above).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Textile Panel with Scenes from the Ramayana
  • Date: ca. 15th century
  • Culture: Nepal
  • Medium: Silk embroidery on polished cotton
  • Dimensions: Overall: 15 3/8 x 13 1/8 in. (39.1 x 33.3 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1995
  • Object Number: 1995.331
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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