Description (Labels & Markings)
Hand written note on the back of the frame reads 'RAMAYANA [Burmese script] original for illustration in THE RAMAYANA AT THE BURMESE COURT ARTS OF ASIA NOV.DEC 1989 BY Noel F. Singer Framed 20.5.90'.
Event Date
Author: Annie McKay

Context (References)
Singer, Noel Francis. 1989. 'The Ramayana at the Burmese Court'. In Arts of Asia. Vol 19. p 90-103.
Event Date 1989
Author: Annie McKay

Description (Physical description)
Framed silk painting depicting spiritual figures, most likely nats, fighting figures, possibly demons. The painting is heavily damaged with the silk disintegrating. In addition to this the frame itself is broken, there is a large crack down the length of the painting which had previously been duct taped over.
The scene consists of one figure praying to the left of the painting, placed behind a nat with a bow and arrow. It is probable that both these figures are nats due to their pointed hats and ears. The arrow is being aimed at a green demon riding another lesser demon. There is gilt detailing on all four figures. The white demon appears to have been hit in the back of the head by an arrow.
The silk is nearly separated into two separate pieces through degradation of the material. The piece appears to be most damaged on the places where there is little paint.
Event Date 22/11/2017
Author: Annie McKay