Cover for an Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Sutra
Long, thin, oblong object with rounded short ends. The object is painted with multiple scenes. The scenes feature people in orange robes. Some of the people have halos. There are also depictions of elephants. The background of the object is light brown with areas of red. There are black spots on the object. The background of the image is light grey.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 10th–11th century
- Medium
- Ink and color on wood, with metal insets
- Culture
- Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
- Dimensions
- 600 × 283 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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