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Manuscript Cover with Four Vidyadevis Accompanied by a Protective Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two long, narrow pieces of artwork. The top piece is rectangular and horizontal, with a black background and six red oval shapes in a row. Each oval contains a different colored figure. From left to right, the colors of the figures are black, gold, white, and green. The bottom piece is also rectangular and horizontal, with a brown background and intricate gold, red, and green designs. The designs appear to be floral and swirling patterns. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
14th–15th century
Medium
Distemper on wood; repoussé gilt-copper cover
Culture
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
Dimensions
599 × 315 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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