A Goddess, and the Goddess Mahapratisara, Two Folios from a Pancharaksha (The Five Protective Charms)

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A Goddess, and the Goddess Mahapratisara, Two Folios from a Pancharaksha (The Five Protective Charms)

India, Bihar, 1160-1161
Drawings; watercolors
Ink and opaque watercolor on palm leaf
Image: 2 1/2 x 2 in. (6.35 x 5.08 cm) each; Sheet: 2 1/2 x 21 7/8 in. (6.35 x 55.56 cm)
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase (M.79.9.9a-b)
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. Indian Painting, vol.1. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1993.