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Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a figure with fair skin and dark hair, adorned with a crown-like object on their head. They wear a blue garment around their waist and have bare torso and legs with red dots. Their right arm is raised, while their left arm is bent across their body. The figure stands on a flat surface, with their legs apart and slightly bent. The background features a large red circle, resembling a sun or a halo, against a dark green backdrop. The entire image is framed by a yellow border. The artwork appears to represent a scene from a Buddhist manuscript, specifically the Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1090
Medium
Opaque watercolor on palm leaf
Culture
India (Bengal) or Bangladesh
Dimensions
599 × 560 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

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