Siege of Mithila

54.1/15 Obv

Siege of Mithila

54.1/15 Obv

Description

Illustration from MSS of Ramayana

Folio 64 - In the centre is a fort with Janaka with his attendants and warriors manning the turrets. Outside are seen the enemy forces of chariots, elephants, footmen etc. shooting arrows. The defendants are shooting back vigorously. Red and yellow background, blue sky on top.

Dated VS 1706

Collection

Indian Miniature Paintings

Artist

Manohar

Object Type

Manuscript

Material

Paper, Paint

Schools/Culture/Period

Rajasthani

Technique

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Date

1649 CE

Location

Mewar, Rajasthan

Dimension

38.1 x 22.9 cms (without border)