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Green Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript

Mahavihara Master

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A green-skinned woman sits cross-legged on a throne; her left leg is tucked under her right leg. Her right hand is open, palm facing up, and her left hand holds a blue book. The woman's crown, earrings, and necklace are gold. A white semicircle surrounds her head. Two blue and yellow figures are on either side of her. The background behind the woman features a gold-colored wall surrounded by green foliage. The woman and the two other figures are seated on a red and gold throne. The folio page frame contains borders of red, gold, and yellow and is made of brown paper. Black text fills the left and right sides of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
early 12th century
Medium
Opaque watercolor on palm leaf
Culture
India (Bengal) or Bangladesh
Dimensions
600 × 352 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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