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Mandala of Jnanadakini

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square mandala with intricate details. The mandala has a black background. The center features a series of concentric shapes that include red, orange, white, and blue. The outermost circle consists of 24 smaller circles. The inner design features a square with four protruding T-shaped sections, each pointing towards the cardinal directions. The T-shaped sections are outlined in red and contain various figures. The square is surrounded by a circle with eight segments, each containing a figure. The outermost border features a repeating pattern of small figures. The Mandala of Jnanadakini by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 14th century
Medium
Distemper on cloth
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
528 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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