Buddha Offering Protection (Abhaya Mudra), Leaf from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript
Buddha is depicted in a red robe with a yellow skin tone. His right hand is raised to chest level with palm facing outwards. His left hand hangs down at his side, palm facing inwards. He has a dot on his forehead, earrings, and a greenish-gray halo around his head. The background is greenish-gray with a beige border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 12th century
- Medium
- Ink and color on palm leaf
- Culture
- India (Bihar or West Bengal)
- Dimensions
- 394 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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