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Panel from a Buddhist Ritual Crown Depicting Vairocana

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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.

Artwork Details

Date
late 13th–early 14th century
Medium
Distemper on wood
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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