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Chakrasamvara Mandala

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Chakrasamvara Mandala by unknown artist depicts a large circular mandala on a square background. The mandala features a central figure surrounded by a red and gold lotus flower with 12 petals. The center figure is green with four arms and is embracing a red figure. The lotus is surrounded by a yellow ring with a geometric pattern and then another red ring with a geometric pattern. The outermost ring of the mandala features a black background with golden geometric patterns and figures. The top section of the square background features a row of small figures in various poses. The bottom section features a row of oval-shaped images. The entire artwork is densely packed with intricate details and patterns. The color palette includes shades of red, gold, green, yellow, and black.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1100
Medium
Distemper on cloth
Culture
Nepal
Dimensions
467 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette