Prajnaparamita with Devotees, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100,000 Verses)

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Prajnaparamita with Devotees, Folio from a Shatasahasrika Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom in 100,000 Verses)

Western Tibet, Maryul district, Tholing Monastery, 11th century

Manuscripts

Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper

Illustration: 4 7/8 x 10 3/4 in. (27.3 x 12.4 cm); Folio: 7 1/2 x 26 1/8 in. (19. x 66.3 cm)

From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, purchased with funds provided by the Jane and Justin Dart Foundation (M.81.90.6)

South and Southeast Asian Art

Not currently on public view

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