The demon Maricha, in the form of a deer, dies from Rama's shot, from the Ramayana (Epic of Rama)
Place of OriginBirbhum, West Bengal State, India
Dateapprox. 1750-1850
MaterialsEarthenware
DimensionsH. 5 in x W. 8 1/4 in x D. 2 1/2 in, H. 12.7 cm x W. 21 cm x D. 6.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB62S43.10
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsSculpture
On View
Not on viewSubject
- Maricha
- deer
- demon
Ganga Devi
May 23, 1980