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Pair of Manuscript Covers, Each with Five Deities

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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