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The Jina Buddha Akshobhya, Folio from a Pancharaksha (The Five Protective Charms)circa 1350-1400

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Horizontal illuminated manuscript page on black ground with white script flanking a central red-and-gold panel depicting a multi-armed blue deity seated on a lotus throne with two attendant figures
Manuscript painting on black ground with rows of white Devanagari script at left and right margins. Central panel with red arched border depicts a blue-skinned deity seated in lotus position on a lotus throne, wearing a crown, beaded jewelry, and yellow garments. Two attendant figures flank the central deity against a dark teal background; aged pigment with visible wear throughout.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
The Jina Buddha Akshobhya, Folio from a Pancharaksha (The Five Protective Charms)
Place Made
Nepal
Date Made
circa 1350-1400
Medium
Opaque watercolor and silver on paper
Dimensions
3 3/4 x 14 1/8 in. (9.5 x 35.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jerry Heymann
Accession Number
M.84.221.2
Classification
Manuscripts
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Zwalf, W., ed. Buddhism: Art and Faith. London: British Museum, 1985.
  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Art of the Himalayas. New York: American Federation of Arts/Hudson Hills Press, 1991.