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Folio from a Manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow pagoda-style structure with a tiered base and top, outlined in purple. The base has three rectangular tiers with a decorative edge. The middle section is a dome shape with a decorative edge. The top section has horizontal lines. Red vertical lines on either side, a red decorative line encircles the middle section. The background is beige with decorative elements.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Ink and color on palm leaf
Culture
India (Bihar or West Bengal)
Dimensions
529 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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