

Pair of Manuscript Covers with Buddhist Deities
Two long, narrow, dark brown wooden strips with rounded edges. Each strip has 10 circular medallions with images of Buddhist deities. The medallions are red with a thin blue border. The deities are painted in gold, blue, and orange. The deities are seated and have various hand gestures. Some deities hold objects. The background of the image is light gray. The strips are placed horizontally. The top strip has a small chip on the left end. The bottom strip is in slightly worse condition. The strips are titled "Pair of Manuscript Covers with Buddhist Deities" and are by an unknown artist.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 11th–12th century
- Medium:
- Ink and color on wood
- Culture:
- Nepal
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 302 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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