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

Mahavihara Master

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Buddhist manuscript page with a central illustration and text on either side. The central figure is a yellow-skinned man with a smiling face, wearing a crown and jewelry, seated cross-legged on a throne-like seat. He wears a blue garment over his left shoulder and a red cloth around his waist. His right hand is in a gesture, and his left hand holds an object. A smaller yellow-skinned figure sits to his left, and a green-skinned figure with a red face and horns sits to his right. The background features a gold-colored arch with a red outline, surrounded by green foliage and flowers. The arch has a white circle behind the central figure's head. The text on either side of the image is written in black ink on a tan background. The text is in a non-Latin script, possibly Devanagari or another Indian script. The borders of the page feature a red and yellow design. The overall style is intricate and ornate, suggesting a traditional Buddhist manuscript. The central figure is Bodhisattva Maitreya.

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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