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Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A seated figure with a serene expression, adorned in a yellow dhoti and a golden crown with a black topknot. The figure sits cross-legged on a white platform in front of a white circle. The background consists of a red square surrounded by a green border with yellow designs; the red square is framed by a white structure with an ornate top. The image is on a yellow background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1090
Medium
Opaque watercolor on palm leaf
Culture
India (Bengal) or Bangladesh
Dimensions
599 × 605 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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