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Manuscript Cover with the Bodhisattva Manjushri Flanked by Vajrapani and Avalokiteshvara

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular, dark brown wooden panel with intricate carvings. The panel is long and narrow, with a raised border around the edges. Inside the border, there are three main figures carved in relief. The central figure is a male deity with a round face, wearing a crown and sitting cross-legged. He is flanked by two other male deities. The deity on the left has a fierce expression and holds a vajra. The deity on the right has a gentle expression and holds a lotus flower. The background of the panel features intricate carvings of clouds, flames, and foliage. The panel appears to be made of wood and has a dark brown color with lighter brown accents. The background behind the panel is a solid gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 14th century
Medium
Wood with traces of gilding and distemper on inner surface
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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