Covers of a Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript

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Covers of a Prajnaparamita (The Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript

Nepal, 12th century
Manuscripts
Opaque watercolor on wood
2 3/8 x 22 5/16 in. (6.03 x 56.67 cm)
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase (M.72.1.19c-d)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Rosenfield, John.  The Arts of India and Nepal: The Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection.  Boston:  Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1966.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Art of Nepal. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1985.