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Bodhisattva Amoghapasa, Leaf from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red-skinned bodhisattva with four arms, wearing a green conical crown, no clothing except for a cloth wrapped around waist, standing in front of an oval background; blue and gold border on either side.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Ink and color on palm leaf
Culture
India, Bihar or West Bengal
Dimensions
553 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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