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Pair of Manuscript Covers with Buddhist Deities

11th–12th century
Not on view
This pair of painted wooden manuscript covers shows a series of Buddhist deities seated on lotus thrones before aureoles, interspersed with cauri-fans hanging above and ritual utensils below. Above are nine bodhisattvas, with Manjushri at center; below, Prajnaparamita is accompanied by six other Taras, flanked by two wrathful guardians.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pair of Manuscript Covers with Buddhist Deities
  • Period: Thakuri period
  • Date: 11th–12th century
  • Culture: Nepal
  • Medium: Ink and color on wood
  • Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 21 3/16 in. (5.7 x 53.8 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1983
  • Object Number: 1983.555.2, .3
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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