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King Siddhartha Tells Queen Trisala the Meaning of the Fourteen Dreams (left) and The Interpretation of Dreams (right): Folio from a Kalpasutra Manuscript

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two figures sit on a decorative background. The left figure, a man with dark skin and a beard, wears a crown, gold jewelry, a long necklace, and a patterned cloth around his waist. He holds a long object in his right hand and gestures with his left hand. The right figure, a woman with light skin, wears a crown, large earrings, and a sari. Her right hand is raised, and her left hand rests on her lap. Both figures have halos around their heads, and the background features red, blue, and gold patterns. The image is framed by a red border with intricate designs. King Siddhartha Tells Queen Trisala the Meaning of the Fourteen Dreams (left) and The Interpretation of Dreams (right): Folio from a Kalpasutra Manuscript.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Culture
India (Gujarat)
Dimensions
456 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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