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Pair of Manuscript Covers Illustrating Sadaprarudita’s Self-Sacrifice

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two long, narrow, rectangular pieces of artwork with rounded edges; slightly curved and uneven. Reddish-brown background color with blue, beige, and white accents. Each piece has multiple small scenes with figures and objects. The scenes depict people in various poses, some sitting, some standing; some with their arms raised. There are archways, trees, and a wheel in the scenes. Two small white circles, possibly holes or rivets, are on each piece. The artwork appears old and worn, with visible signs of aging and deterioration. The top piece has a more pronounced curve than the bottom piece. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
12th century
Medium:
Distemper on wood
Culture:
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
Dimensions:
599 × 369 px
Museum record:
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