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Covers of a Shaiva (Associated with Shiva) Manuscript: (a) Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu, (b) Ganesha, Linga, and Karttikeyacirca 1450

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Pair of long, narrow painted wooden manuscript covers with vermilion borders and teal scrollwork grounds, each featuring five arched niches with seated crowned figures and circular ornaments
Two horizontal manuscript cover panels with dark blue-grey grounds and dense scrolling cloud or vine patterns in pale blue. Upper panel centers a white-complexioned deity seated in lotus position within a red arched frame, flanked by red and yellow rosette medallions with circular holes. Lower panel centers a grey stone Shiva linga on a tiered base within a red arch, flanked by matching rosettes. Fine polychrome painting with red, gold, and white accents throughout.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Covers of a Shaiva (Associated with Shiva) Manuscript: (a) Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu, (b) Ganesha, Linga, and Karttikeya
Place Made
Nepal
Date Made
circa 1450
Medium
Opaque watercolor on wood
Dimensions
Each: 2 1/8 x 23 1/4 in. (5.4 x 59.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Pratapaditya Pal
Accession Number
M.80.155.1a-b
Classification
Manuscripts
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Dunne, Claire. Carl Jung: Wounded Healer of the Soul. New York: Parabola Books, 2000.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Art of Nepal. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1985.