Mandala of Vasudhara

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Mandala of Vasudhara

Nepal, Dated 1495
Paintings
Mineral pigments on cotton cloth
43 1/2 x 33 1/8 in. (110.49 x 84.13 cm)
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase (M.77.19.7)
Not currently on public view

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