Leaf from an Illuminated Buddhist Manuscript
Rectangular, aged, brown paper-like object with rough edges; four red squares outlined in gold, each containing a figure; figures seated on platforms or thrones; figure in second square from left white with orange halo; figure in middle square yellow with red and gold halo; figure in second square from right blue; figure in right square blue with orange halo; black text on either side of squares; text in a non-Latin script.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 14th century
- Medium
- Ink and color on palm leaves
- Culture
- Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
- Dimensions
- 596 × 131 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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