

Mandala of Chandra, God of the Moon
The image depicts Mandala of Chandra, God of the Moon. The artwork features a central figure of Chandra, the deity of the moon, seated on a platform. He is surrounded by a large white circle and an outer ring of red, orange, and green hues. Chandra has four arms and wears a crown. Two figures stand on either side of him. The artwork is bordered by a row of small figures at the top and bottom, and a series of rounded shapes containing additional figures around the central circle. The colors used include red, orange, white, black, and green. The artwork appears old and worn, with rough edges.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 14th–early 15th century
- Medium
- Distemper on cloth
- Culture
- Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
- Dimensions
- 554 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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