Interior of a Manuscript Cover: Manjuvajra Embracing His Consort, with Attendant Lamas

Rectangular artwork with a green background and a row of three figures across the front. The artwork is on a white surface and a gray background. The artwork has a central figure surrounded by two smaller figures, one on each side. The central figure is in an arched niche, with a triangular shape at the top. The figure has orange skin and is adorned with gold jewelry and clothing. It has four arms. The figure on the left is in a rounded rectangular niche. The figure is sitting cross-legged and has its hands together in prayer. It wears an orange robe with gold trim and a white halo around its head. The figure on the right is a mirror image of the figure on the left. Each figure sits on a decorative platform.

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Date:: late 13th century
Medium:: Distemper on wood
Culture:: Tibet
Dimensions:: 598 × 339 px
Museum record:: View original

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Interior of a Manuscript Cover: Manjuvajra Embracing His Consort, with Attendant Lamas

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