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Mandala of Vajradhara, Manjushri and Sadakshari -Lokeshvara

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a large rectangular artwork with a dark green border. The artwork's background is predominantly brown with red and gold accents. The artwork features a large central figure sitting on a throne-like structure, surrounded by a large arch. The central figure is black with gold accents. Below the central figure are two smaller figures, each sitting on a throne-like structure and surrounded by a large arch. The figure on the left is dark with gold accents, while the figure on the right is light-skinned with dark and gold accents. The background of the artwork contains numerous small figures, each sitting in an arch. The small figures are arranged in rows and columns. The overall design of the artwork is intricate, with many details and patterns throughout.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1479
Medium:
Tangka; ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on cotton cloth
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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