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Initiation Card (Tsakalis): Ratnasambhava

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square painting with rounded corners. Two figures sitting on a platform, one on right side of other. The figure on the left is holding a red lotus in their right hand and making a gesture with left hand. The figure on the right is sitting with their right hand around the left figure's shoulder and their left hand on their knee. Both figures are wearing a crown and jewelry. The figures are yellow with white accents on their arms and legs. The platform they are sitting on has a green base with red, blue, and gold details. The background has a large arch with red, blue, and gold details. The border around the painting is red with a gold outline. The painting appears to be old and worn.

Artwork Details

Date
early 15th century
Medium
Opaque watercolor on paper
Culture
Tibet
Dimensions
568 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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