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Vibhishana offers his service to Rama, from a Ramayana series

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Vibhishana offers his service to Rama, from a Ramayana series

Place of OriginMalwa, Madhya Pradesh State, India; Malwa, Madhya Pradesh State

Date1675-1700

MaterialsInk and opaque watercolors on paper

DimensionsOverall (painting): H. 8 in × W. 11 in (20.3 cm × 27.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Ms. Louise A. Russell

Object number2022.47

DepartmentSouth Asian Art

ClassificationsPainting

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