The Goddess Mahasitavati, Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript
Rectangular, aged brown paper with uneven edges. Central figure depicted in green with four arms, seated on a red background with gold border. Figure has dark hair and adorned with jewelry. Two black vertical bands with gold borders flank the central figure. The bands and majority of the paper's surface covered in black text. Beige background visible behind the paper.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 12th century
- Medium
- Opaque watercolor on palm leaf
- Culture
- Nepal
- Dimensions
- 597 × 145 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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