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Rama Shall be King?
Mewar, India, ca. 1710
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Gift of William E. Torres
2013.12.1

Rama Leaves for Exile, Bharata Laments
Rajasthan, Mewar, India, ca. 1710
Watercolor and gold on paper
Gift of the Jayantilal K. and Geeta J. Patel family to further the study of Hinduism
2015.36.1

The Kidnapping of Sita, Admonishment of Lakshmana
India, possibly the Deccan, 19th Century
Opaque pigments on paper
Courtesy of Harshna and Pyush Patel
L2015.24.1

Rama, Lakshmana, and Hanuman Rest in the Forest
India, Kangra-style, ca. late 18th - late 19th Century
Opaque watercolor on paper
Gift of Jayantilal K. and Geeta J. Patel and family to further the study of Hinduism
2012.14.1

Hanuman Leaps to Lanka
Malwa, Central India, ca. 1680s
Ink and watercolor on paper
Gift of Jayantilal K. and Geeta J. Patel and family to further the study of Hinduism
2015.16.1

Hanuman Fights for Sita
Malwa, Central India, ca. 1680s
Ink and watercolor on paper
Gift of Jayantilal K. and Geeta J. Patel and family to further the study of Hinduism
2015.16.2

Ravana Fights Back
Jaipur, India. 1840
Opaque pigments on paper
Courtesy of Harshna and Pyush Patel
L2017.19.1

The Ideal Ending: Rama's Coronation
Guler, India, ca. 1840
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Gift of Jayantilal K. and Geeta J. Patel and family to futher the study of Hinduism
2013.10.1

Rama and the Golden Statue of Sita
Attributed to Purkhu and his workshop
Kangra, India, 19th Century
Opaque watercolor and gold on paper
Courtesy of Harshna and Pyush Patel
L2017.14.1

An Alternate Ending: Rama Defeated by His Sons
Attributed to Purkhu and his workshop
Kangra, India, 19th Century
Opaque watercolor on paper
Gift of Jayantilal K. and Geeta J. Patel and family to further the study of Hinduism
2014.17.1

The Mutilation of Shurpanakha
Kishangarh, India
19th Century
Opaque watercolor on paper
Museum purchase
2013.11.2

Rama Battles the Demon Army
Kishangarh, India
19th Century
Opaque watercolor on paper
Museum Purchase
2013.11.2