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Lamaist Mandala

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Lamaist Mandala by an unknown artist. The artwork features a central figure of a white Buddha-like deity with a yellow and red robe and a halo. The central figure sits on a red and yellow throne-like structure. Above the central figure is a yellow triangular section with green trees and a red and yellow symbol. There are several rows of smaller figures and trees surrounding the central figure. The background of the artwork is a light brown color. There are several arch-shaped sections on either side of the central figure, each containing multiple small figures. The artwork has a border around it that is slightly darker than the background. The entire artwork has a distressed look with visible signs of aging.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; print with paint
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
370 × 624 px
Museum record:
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