The Buddha of Unshakable Resolve (Akshobhya) in His Eastern Paradise (Abhirati)

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The Buddha of Unshakable Resolve (Akshobhya) in His Eastern Paradise (Abhirati)

Western Tibet, Guge, 15th century
Paintings
Mineral pigments and gold on cotton cloth
59 1/2 x 49 1/4 in. (151.1 x 125.1 cm)
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, purchased with funds provided by the Jane and Justin Dart Foundation (M.81.90.3)
South and Southeast Asian Art
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

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  • Pal, Pratapaditya, ed.  Aspects of Indian Art: Papers Presented in a Symposium at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  Leiden, The Netherlands: E.J. Brill, 1972.
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