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Manuscript Cover with Avalokiteshvara (The Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The cover features Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion. The cover's background is predominantly beige with areas of red and black. There are seven meditating figures in a row. Each figure sits within an archway or halo and is depicted in various colors, including red, gold, yellow, and green. Each figure adopts a cross-legged sitting position with hands in different gestures. The figures are placed against a predominantly black background with some beige sections. The entire cover exhibits signs of wear and tear. The artwork is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Distemper on wood
Culture
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions
598 × 238 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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