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Book of Iconographylate 19th century

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Ink drawing on aged tan paper, multi-figure scene with a multi-armed crowned deity, standing and kneeling figures, and a prone figure on the ground
Ink drawing on aged yellow manuscript page depicting a multi-armed deity seated in lotus position atop a recumbent figure, surrounded by a flame aureole; deity holds attributes including a trident, sword, and vessel across multiple hands, with ornate crown and beaded jewelry, rendered in fine outline on yellowed paper.
Ink drawing on aged paper depicting a monkey-faced figure in profile, standing in a dynamic pose, wearing a crown, necklace, and dhoti; holding a mace in one hand and a small object aloft in the other, with a tail curling behind.
Ink drawing on yellowed manuscript folio depicting a seated figure with a circular halo, robes, and one hand raised, rendered in fine brushwork lines on amber-toned aged paper, with partial script visible at top edge.
Ink drawing on aged manuscript page depicting a standing bodhisattva figure with crown and halo, holding a lotus flower, rendered in fine outline on yellowed paper with traces of red pigment at left margin.
Ink drawing on aged manuscript page depicting a seated Buddha figure in meditation posture on a lotus throne, holding a bowl, with circular halo, robes draped over one shoulder; fine outline style on yellowed paper with traces of red script at left margin.
Ink drawing on aged amber-colored paper depicting a multi-eyed divine face with radiating lines at center, flanked by floral motifs and smaller figures holding lotus forms, with a decorative hanging banner and pendant faces across the top; Bengali script in upper right corner.
Ink drawing on aged ochre-toned manuscript page depicting a tiered ceremonial object: a lotus-base pedestal supporting stacked ornamental tiers, topped with a parasol (chattra) with pendant tassels, rendered in fine black line work.
Ink drawing on aged, worn paper depicting two standing animal-headed figures in South Asian style, each wearing crowns and draped garments, holding ritual implements aloft, standing on lotus pedestals with multiple arms in varied gestures.
Ink drawing on aged yellow-ochre paper depicting a four-armed deity seated in lotus position on a lotus throne, encircled by an oval halo. Upper hands hold a lotus flower and prayer beads; lower hands meet at the chest in anjali mudra. Crown, jewelry, and flowing robes rendered in fine black line work.
Ink drawing on aged manuscript folio, a seated deity figure with topknot and halo, holding a spear, rendered in fine outline on yellowed, worn paper.
Ink drawing on aged manuscript page depicting a multi-armed wrathful deity in dynamic stance, wearing a garland of heads, surrounded by a flame aureole, standing on a lotus base; fine line work on yellowed, torn paper.
Manuscript page in aged ochre-yellow with ink drawings of auspicious Buddhist symbols arranged in three rows: a parasol, lotus flower, and knot above; a bell, conch shell, and treasure vase in the middle; and a fish, fly whisk, and crossed thunderbolts below. A vertical column of Tibetan script runs along the left margin.
Ink drawings on aged ochre-yellow paper, with ritual implements, floral motifs, a face wearing a crown, and a double vajra symbol arranged across the upper portion, with Tibetan script labels above; faint underdrawings visible in the lower half; torn right edge.
Ink drawing on aged manuscript page depicting a wrathful deity face with three eyes, flaming hair, crown with small secondary face, and ornate jeweled necklace, rendered in fine black line work on yellowed paper with orange staining.
Manuscript cover or tablet in aged ochre-yellow material, with ink-drawn auspicious symbols including a tiered parasol, six-petaled flower, geometric interlaced medallion, conch shell, ceremonial vase, peacock, and crossed fly whisks; vertical columns of Indic script along the left edge.
Ink drawing on aged paper manuscript folio depicting a seated male figure with topknot, halo, and mustache, holding a long staff topped with a ceremonial parasol, drawn in fine outline style with South Asian iconographic features.
Ink drawing on aged manuscript folio depicting a standing bodhisattva figure with crown and mandorla, holding a lotus flower, rendered in fine outlines with red inscription marks at left margin.
Ink drawing on aged paper manuscript page depicting a multi-armed deity in a dynamic standing pose within an oval aureole, holding bows, arrows, and other attributes across six arms, wearing a crown with flames and draped lower garments, rendered in fine outline style.
Ink drawing on aged handmade paper with yellow-orange staining, depicting a four-armed elephant-headed deity seated in lotus position, holding a sword, mace, rosary, and additional implement, with a circular halo and decorative crown.
Ink drawing on aged manuscript page depicting a seated deity in cross-legged posture with circular halo, wearing a crown, large hoop earrings, and beaded jewelry, holding an object at the chest, rendered in fine outline style on yellowed paper.
Ink drawing on aged yellow manuscript folio depicting a seated deity with crown and halo, hands raised in a mudra gesture, lotus throne below, flowering plant at left, drawn in fine black line work in a Tibetan Buddhist style.
Ink drawing on aged yellow-ochre manuscript page, depicting a dancing skeleton facing a standing male figure; the skeleton raises one hand and holds a burning torch at lower left, while the figure holds a string of bells and raises a small instrument to his mouth; a row of non-Latin script characters runs along the top edge.
Ink drawing on aged manuscript folio, a seated deity figure with halo shown in cross-legged pose, holding a spear-like object, wearing armor-like garments, with topknot and third-eye mark on forehead.
Ink drawing on aged yellow-ochre paper or cloth; a dancing skeleton faces a standing male figure who holds hanging bells in one hand and a small object aloft in the other; a row of symbols in an unidentified script runs across the top border.
Manuscript page on aged paper with ink-drawn figures in South Asian style. Three deity figures with multiple arms holding weapons including a sword and trident, surrounded by flame motifs. Devanagari script annotations appear above each figure. Loose ink linework on yellowed, worn paper.
Ink drawing on aged paper depicting a seated deity figure in Tibetan Buddhist style, shown in cross-legged posture with a circular mandorla behind the figure, wearing a crown, jewelry, and flowing garments, with fine brushline technique.
Ink drawing on aged yellow manuscript folio, a crowned bodhisattva seated in lalitasana on a lotus throne, one hand raised in a gesture, surrounded by a circular halo, with a flowering stem rising at left.
Ink drawing on aged yellow-ochre paper showing two multi-armed deity figures standing on lotus bases. Left figure has a circular halo and flowing robes; right figure has a stacked crown, multiple faces, and holds ritual implements. Tibetan script annotations appear at upper left and center.
Ink drawing on aged paper depicting a multi-eyed deity face with a third eye, flanked by raised hands in abhaya mudra, a central dagger on a tiered base, ritual vessels, and a garland with floral rosettes across the top; fine outline style on tan manuscript paper with deckled edges.
Ink drawing on aged paper, a four-armed deity with halo and crown seated atop a large bird-human figure with spread wings; the deity holds attributes including a lotus and mace; a small bird figure appears below, rendered in fine line work on yellowed manuscript page.
Ink drawing on aged ochre-yellow manuscript page depicting a seated figure with circular halo, topknot, and mustache, holding a small stupa aloft in one raised hand, with a small floral motif and script character at lower left.
Ink drawing on aged yellow-orange paper depicting two multi-armed Hindu deities. At left, a serene figure with halo stands above a prostrate figure; at right, a fierce figure with wild hair stands atop a reclining animal. Devanagari script in upper left corner. Rough, torn edges visible.
Ink drawing on aged manuscript folio depicting a multi-armed seated figure in cross-legged posture on an animal skin, wearing beaded necklaces and a topknot, holding a vessel; partial figure visible at top edge.
Ink drawing on aged, worn paper depicting two multi-armed deity figures standing on lotus bases. Left figure has four arms, a halo, and flowing robes; right figure has multiple arms holding attributes including a sword and torch, with elaborate crown and dynamic stance.
Ink drawing on aged ochre-yellow paper depicting a seated figure in cross-legged meditative posture, wearing a topknot, bead necklace, and bracelets, with hands resting on the knees; fine linear brushwork with faint underdrawings visible in the background.
Ink drawing on aged paper, a seated figure in crossed-leg position with halo and crown ornament, holding a hooked staff and a vessel, wearing armored chest covering, rendered in fine outline style.
Ink drawing on aged paper, an elephant-headed seated deity in cross-legged posture centered within a circular medallion, surrounded by a multi-petaled lotus rosette rendered in fine outline with minimal shading.
Ink drawing on aged manuscript page, a crowned deity seated in lotus position on a lotus throne, one arm raised holding a sword, with halo and billowing scarves, rendered in fine outline on yellowed paper with worn edges.
Ink drawing on yellowed manuscript page depicting a multi-armed deity with crown and jewelry, seated on a lotus throne above a reclining figure, holding various ritual implements, framed by a flame aureole; fine line work on aged paper.
Worn leather book cover in tan and brown tones, heavily stained and abraded, with a small inscription in Hebrew script near the center and visible stitching along the left spine edge.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Book of Iconography
Place Made
Nepal
Date Made
late 19th century
Medium
Ink on paper
Dimensions
7 x 7 1/2 x 1/4 in. (17.78 x 19.05 x .63 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Coles
Accession Number
M.81.206.3
Classification
Books
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Art of Nepal. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; University of California Press, 1985.