

Pair of Manuscript Covers with Three Deities and Three Hierarchs
The image depicts a long, narrow artwork featuring three seated deities. The artwork is rectangular with slightly rounded edges. The background of the artwork is black with small flecks of red and gold. Three large, red, oval-shaped arches are positioned side by side on the artwork, each containing a deity. The deities are seated in a cross-legged position on a platform or throne. The deity on the left has their hands resting on their lap and wears a crown-like headpiece, earrings, and necklaces. A bird-like object is positioned behind the deity on the left. The central deity has their hands clasped together in front of their chest and wears a similar crown-like headpiece, earrings, and necklaces. The deity on the right has one hand raised and the other resting on their lap; they wear a similar crown-like headpiece, earrings, and a necklace. All three deities have a halo-like shape around their head. The artwork appears to be old, with visible signs of aging and wear, including faded and chipped paint.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 12th century
- Medium
- Distemper and gold on wood
- Culture
- Tibet
- Dimensions
- 599 × 210 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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