Pair of Book Covers for a Buddhist Text
The image shows two dark brown rectangular panels with a Buddhist theme. The panels are long and narrow, with a reddish-brown wood grain background. They feature various metallic embellishments in gold, bronze, and copper colors. The embellishments include triangular shapes, circular medallions, and intricate designs. Some of the medallions depict human-like figures in a sitting position. The panels have a worn and weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and use, such as scratches and discoloration. They are set against a plain white background. The title of the artwork is "Pair of Book Covers for a Buddhist Text" and the artist is unknown.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 12th century
- Medium
- Wood with traces of paint; decorative mounts of silver with gilt semiprecious stones, and gilt-copper alloy
- Culture
- North India and Tibet
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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