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Bodhisattva Manjushri, Leaf from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnapramita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red figure of a person with dark hair and eyes closed, wearing a necklace and earrings, sitting cross-legged on a red background. The figure has a serene expression and appears to be meditating. A black and white striped cloth covers the lower legs. A gray object resembling a flame or a leaf is above the head. The image has a beige border with three vertical black lines on either side. The artwork appears to be on a yellowed, aged paper or parchment.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Ink and color on palm leaf
Culture
India (Bihar or West Bengal)
Dimensions
599 × 586 px
Public Domain
Yes
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