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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow multi-tiered stupa with a white dome on a blue background, bordered by orange and beige vertical stripes. The stupa has a large base that tapers to a point at the top. The dome is centered on the stupa and has a red band around it. The stupa sits on a brown surface.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Ink and color on palm leaf
Culture
India (Bihar or West Bengal)
Dimensions
542 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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