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Book of Iconographycirca 1600

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Ink drawing on two aged amber manuscript pages showing multiple multi-armed divine figures with halos and crowns, with Devanagari script inscription at lower left
Aged textile or bark cloth fragment in warm brown tones, divided into two panels joined at a frayed center seam, with a grid-like impressed pattern and faded decorative motifs throughout.
Two illustrated manuscript pages with aged, yellowed surfaces, each divided into three panels depicting multi-armed Hindu or Buddhist deities with halos and elaborate crowns. Fine ink line drawings show figures seated and standing in dynamic poses, with Devanagari script labeling each panel.
Two aged manuscript folios with Devanagari script in black and red ink on yellowed palm leaf or paper, the lower folio including a partial diagram with annotated figures alongside columnar text.
Ink drawing on aged yellow paper, two panels depicting multi-armed deity figures in South Asian style; left panel shows a multi-headed figure mounted on an animal, right panel shows a multi-armed standing figure with ornate crown and jewelry. Devanagari script inscriptions below each panel. Fine line work with decorative border.
Manuscript cover or board in aged reddish-brown leather, divided into a grid of rectangular cells with faded figural and floral motifs; frayed textile binding along edges and spine; partial line of script visible at top margin.
Two illustrated manuscript folios on aged amber-toned paper, each divided into three panels depicting multi-armed Hindu deities with crowns and attributes, rendered in fine ink line work, with Devanagari script annotations between and above the figures.
Two fragments of an illustrated manuscript page on aged ochre ground, showing multi-armed deities in ink line drawing with red accents, surrounded by Devanagari script; upper fragment depicts two seated figures, lower fragment shows a large frontal deity face with additional figures at the margins.
Illustrated manuscript folio on aged yellowish paper with ink line drawings of two multi-armed deity figures, one standing amid flames at left, one with crown and multiple attributes at right, accompanied by Devanagari script inscriptions above each figure; fiber cord binding visible at edges.
Illustrated manuscript folio, two pages each divided into three panels, depicting six multi-armed deities in ink on aged yellowed parchment, with Devanagari script inscriptions above and below each figure.
Ink drawing on aged palm leaf manuscript folio, depicting a multi-armed deity with multiple heads standing above prostrate figures, surrounded by columns of Devanagari script on yellowed, worn surface stitched at center.
Manuscript folio with ink drawings on aged yellow-brown palm leaf or paper, showing a multi-armed deity at center surrounded by radiating arms holding ritual implements, with smaller figures and symbols around the periphery; Devanagari script inscriptions at left and right margins; surface worn and creased.
Illuminated manuscript folio on yellowed palm leaf, depicting two deity figures in ink line drawing: at left, a standing figure with animal-headed crown amid flames; at right, a multi-armed deity with elaborate crown standing above a smaller figure. Devanagari script inscribed above each figure. Fiber cord bindings visible along left edge.
Ink drawing on aged palm leaf manuscript page, multi-armed deity with three faces holding various ritual objects, seated atop a prostrate figure, surrounded by Devanagari script text on yellowed surface with frayed edges
Manuscript folio on yellowed paper with ink line drawings divided into two registers. Upper register depicts multi-armed, multi-headed figures in dynamic poses with weapons, facing a multi-armed deity riding a lion. Lower register contains a line of Devanagari script. Fine ink outlines with minimal shading on aged, creased paper.
Two horizontal manuscript folios with aged golden-yellow palm leaf or paper surfaces, each divided into registers depicting multi-armed deities in ink line drawing. Six figures total across both folios show seated and standing forms with halos, elaborate headdresses, and multiple hands holding ritual objects. Devanagari script labels appear above each figure.
Two palm leaf manuscript folios with ink-drawn multi-armed deity figures at center, surrounded by radiating arms holding ritual objects; Devanagari script inscriptions at left and right margins; aged golden-brown surface with visible wear.
Illustrated manuscript folio on aged yellow paper, ink drawings of four multi-armed divine figures with halos, holding weapons and attributes, shown in dynamic stances; Devanagari script inscription at lower left; red pigment staining at upper right; decorative border with floral motifs along top edge.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Book of Iconography
Place Made
Nepal
Date Made
circa 1600
Medium
Ink on paper
Dimensions
Closed: 2 3/4 x 6 1/8 x 1/2 in. (7 x 15.56 x 1.27 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Robert S. Coles
Accession Number
M.81.206.1
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.