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

Mahavihara Master

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a colorful illustration of a seated figure, likely a Buddhist deity, surrounded by intricate details and text. The central figure sits cross-legged on a red and blue base, adorned with flowers. The figure is white with green hair and wears a necklace and earrings. Its right hand is in a gesture, while its left hand holds an object. A red and gold halo encircles the figure's head, and a larger red and white archway surrounds the body. The background of the central panel features a gold color with a pattern of lines. The figure is flanked by two columns of black text written in a non-Latin script, possibly Sanskrit or Tibetan, on a brown background. The text is arranged in vertical lines. The entire image is bordered by a yellow frame with red accents.

Artwork Details

Date
early 12th century
Medium
Opaque watercolor on palm leaf
Culture
India (Bengal) or Bangladesh
Dimensions
599 × 351 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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