Panel from a Buddhist Ritual Crown Depicting Vairocana

The image depicts a Buddhist ritual crown panel showing Vairocana, a seated figure in a meditative pose. The figure sits cross-legged on a raised platform. The figure has fair skin and wears a crown and multiple necklaces. The figure's hands are held in front of their chest. The figure sits on a yellow seat with red and blue designs. The figure is surrounded by an orange arch with a yellow border. The panel is mostly red with a blue and gold pointed top. The panel has blue, white, and gold geometric and floral designs. The background behind the panel is black.

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Date:: late 13th–early 14th century
Medium:: Distemper on wood
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 469 × 625 px
Museum record:: View original

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Panel from a Buddhist Ritual Crown Depicting Vairocana

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