

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