Pair of Manuscript Covers, Each with Five Deities
Two rows of five deities on a red background. Each deity sits on a circular platform. The deities are framed by ovals and rectangles. Green borders are on the left and right. The top row: A brown deity with hands in prayer; a white deity with a black cape and right arm raised; a yellow deity with right hand raised and left hand holding an object; a white deity with four arms; and a tan deity with hands in prayer. The bottom row: A black deity with right arm raised; a yellow deity with six arms; a yellow deity with hands in prayer; a white deity with six arms; and a black deity with six arms. The artwork is titled "Pair of Manuscript Covers, Each with Five Deities".
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. late 11th century
- Medium:
- Distemper and gilt on wood
- Culture:
- Tibet
- Dimensions:
- 598 × 290 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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