Leaf from an Illuminated Buddhist Manuscript
Rectangular, aged paper leaf with rough edges and two round holes. The leaf contains four red square panels with images. The leftmost panel shows two figures in gold. The second panel from the left shows a seated figure in gold. The rightmost panel shows a blue and white animal. Black text in a foreign script is written on either side of the panels. The background behind the leaf is off-white. The artwork is titled "Leaf from an Illuminated Buddhist Manuscript".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 14th century
- Medium
- Ink and color on palm leaves
- Culture
- Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
- Dimensions
- 600 × 127 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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