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Seven Buddhist deities are depicted in seated positions; auspicious symbols within scrolling border; they sit on thrones supported by animal vehicles; gilt gold and pigment on carved wood.
Manuscript Cover
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Manuscript Cover

Maker Tibetan
Date12th century
Place of originTibet, Asia
MediumPolychrome on carved wood
Dimensions8 7/8 x 26 11/16 x 3/4 in. (22.5 x 67.8 x 1.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin with additional funds provided by the Robert H. and Kathleen M. Axline Acquisition Endowment
Object number1996.30
Collections
Visual DescriptionSeven Buddhist deities are depicted in seated positions; auspicious symbols within scrolling border; they sit on thrones supported by animal vehicles; gilt gold and pigment on carved wood.
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