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Nemi Enthroned, Folio 54 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra

Cleveland Museum of Art

A seated figure with a serene expression, adorned with multiple necklaces and a crown, sits cross-legged on a throne. The figure is rendered in gold and surrounded by a blue background with gold accents. A red border frames the figure on three sides. Above the figure, there are decorative elements including domed structures and smaller human-like figures. Below the figure, additional decorative elements are present. To the right of the figure, there is a page filled with black text written in a non-Latin script. The page has red circles on either side, with a red stripe down the right edge. The overall appearance suggests an aged, yellowed manuscript.

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900 × 411 px
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