Vintage Lord Rama Framed Print | Uttar Pradesh | Hindu Devotional Art

This vintage framed print depicts Lord Rama in royal iconography, presented as the divine king and embodiment of dharma. He is shown wearing an elaborate bejewelled crown and ornate jewellery, reflecting his traditional depiction as the ruler of Ayodhya and an ideal king.

Rama holds a bow, with arrows carried in a decorated quiver across his back. The bow and arrows are traditional symbols of his role as protector and upholder of righteousness. A radiant halo surrounds his head, emphasising his divine status, while the tilak on his forehead and sacred Vaishnava emblem on his chest reinforce his association with Vishnu.

Devotional prints of this kind became an important part of domestic religious culture in India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lithographic and chromolithographic printing made sacred imagery widely accessible, allowing representations of Hindu deities to be displayed in home shrines, prayer rooms and domestic interiors.

The print retains its original vintage wooden frame, preserving an important part of its period presentation. The aged frame, natural surface character and signs of time add to the historical quality of the piece.

A fine example of vintage Indian devotional printmaking, this framed image of Lord Rama is suited to collectors of Indian antiques, Hindu devotional art, vintage religious prints and traditional Indian cultural objects.

Details

• Subject: Lord Rama
• Iconography: Royal Rama with bow and arrows
• Deity: Lord Rama, incarnation of Vishnu
• Medium: Vintage devotional print
• Origin: Uttar Pradesh, India
• Period: Vintage
• Tradition: Hindu devotional and religious print art
• Features: Crown, jewellery, bow and arrows, halo, tilak and Vaishnava emblem
• Frame: Original vintage wooden frame
• Dimensions: H 15 × L 11 in
• Condition: Vintage with natural signs of age and age-related characteristics
• Authenticity: Comes with an authenticity certificate from The Blue Trunk.