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Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Central figure with multiple arms, wearing a red cloth around waist, has a red and black halo behind head, standing in front of a black archway. Two smaller figures, one on each side, both wearing loincloths. Background has yellow, red, and black colors. Border is yellow with red accents.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1090
Medium:
Opaque watercolor on palm leaf
Culture:
India (Bengal) or Bangladesh
Dimensions:
539 × 625 px
Museum record:
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