Ravana battles the great vulture Jatayu and defeats him by throwing stones in his mouth, folio 18 (recto) from a Chandana Malayagiri Varta (Story of King Chandana and Queen Malayagiri) of Karamachand

1744–45

Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper

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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland — check current display status with the museum.

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The blood-covered stones will weigh the bird down, so he cannot rescue Sita.

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

The blood-covered stones will weigh the bird down, so he cannot rescue Sita.

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