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Initiation Card (Tsakalis): Amoghasiddhi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square initiation card with rounded corners and a worn appearance. Red border with gold trim around the edges. Inner border features a black background with gold trim. Central image depicts two figures seated within a red and blue arch. The figure on the left is green with gold jewelry and adornments, wearing a blue crown and earrings, with a red cloth wrapped around their waist. Their left hand holds a blue and red object, while their right hand is positioned in their lap. The figure on the right is dark green with gold jewelry and adornments, wearing a crown and earrings. They hold a staff-like object in their left hand. Both figures have serene expressions. The bottom section features a decorative panel with red, green, and blue designs and gold trim. A small figure is visible in the bottom right corner. The background behind the initiation card is gray. Initiation Card (Tsakalis): Amoghasiddhi.

Artwork Details

Date
early 15th century
Medium
Opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
584 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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