The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnapramita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript
The image shows a figure sitting cross-legged on a rectangular object. The figure has dark hair in two braids and wears a crown. The figure's skin is yellow, and they wear a red shawl over their shoulders, a necklace, earrings, and bracelets. They hold a book in their left hand. The figure sits in front of a white oval background with a blue border. There is a flower on the right side. The figure wears a red and blue garment. The image has a red and blue border on either side. The image appears to be on a piece of aged paper.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 12th century
- Medium
- Ink and color on palm leaf
- Culture
- India, Bihar or West Bengal
- Dimensions
- 600 × 553 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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