Bodhisattva Maitreya, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript

Mahavihara Master

early 12th century

Not on view

Enshrined image of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara in esoteric posture, being venerated by a female devotee and Mahakali

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Title: Bodhisattva Maitreya, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript
Artist: Mahavihara Master
Period: Pala period
Date: early 12th century
Culture: India (Bengal) or Bangladesh
Medium: Opaque watercolor on palm leaf
Dimensions: 2 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. (7 x 41.9 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 2001
Object Number: 2001.445d
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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