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Initiation Card (Tsakalis): Samanthabhadri (Consort)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue figure of a seated deity with gold jewelry, wearing a green crown with a red jewel on top and white and gold lower garment; gold necklace and bracelets; hands clasped in front. Figure sits on a red and green throne with curved legs. Figure and throne are in front of a red halo outlined in green and blue and gold. The image has a worn look with chipped paint. Red and gold border around the edge.

Artwork details

Date:
early 15th century
Medium:
Opaque watercolor on paper
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
559 × 625 px
Museum record:
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