Double manuscript cabinet with scenes from the Thai version of the Ramayana
Place of OriginCentral Thailand
Dateapprox. 1850-1900
MaterialsLacquered and gilded wood
DimensionsH. 53 1/2 in x W. 57 1/2 in x D. 21 1/4 in, H. 135.9 cm x W. 146.0 cm x D. 54.0 cm
Credit LineGift from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation's Southeast Asian Art Collection
Object number2006.27.42
DepartmentSoutheast Asian Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThe right door shows Rama receiving Lakshmana as well as Sugriva, Hanuman, Angada, and other monkeys. Vibhishana sits to one side.
approx. 1800-1900
perhaps 1800-1900
approx. 1875-1925
1800-1900
