King Rama and the Deer

Artist
Bambang OETORO (Indonesian, b.1937): Artist
 Production date
1975

Description
This batik describes an episode from the Ramayana, an epic Hindu poem. The poem focusses on the adventures of Rama, an avatar o fthe god Vishnu, who is regarded as a model of Hindu moral virtue. In this batik, Rama battles the demon Marica, who, after assuming the form of a deer had kidnapped Sita, Rama's devoted wife.
Medium
Ink and wax on fabric
Measurements
Dimensions: 1 - Image: 885 x 1085mm
Dimensions: 2 - Frame: 927 x 1125mm
Related information
https://findnzartists.org.nz/artist/11317/bambang-oetoro
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council in 1975
Accession number
425

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