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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Manuscript Cover
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Manuscript Cover

Maker Tibetan
Date12th century
Made/manufacturedTibet, 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
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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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Tibetan
13th Century
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Tibetan
18th century
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Unknown Korean Artist 작자미상 作者未詳,
Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), c. 1738
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Hu Wenming
17th century
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Maya culture (Chochola)
800-950
White Porcelain Vessel with Character Designs in Underglaze Cobalt Blue 
백자 청화 문자무늬 병
白磁靑畫文字文甁
Unknown Korean Artist 작자미상 作者未詳,
Joseon Dynasty (1392 - 1910), 19th Century
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China
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
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Berenice Abbott
1954/ printed later
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Maya peoples
c. 600-900 CE
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Cecil Claire Briggs
1931
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China
Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)