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TIBET, CIRCA 13TH CENTURY
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A Carved Wood Manuscript Cover
Tibet, circa 13th Century
Carved in a recessed panel depicting Prajnaparamita at center, Manjushri at left and three figures of Buddha at right all seated within niches and flanked by attendants, the niches alternately decorated with peacocks, makaras and stupas at top surrounded by beaded and lotus scroll border, two side panels carved and painted with stupas and Buddha in circular aureoles
20 x 4¾ in. (51 x 12.5 cm.)
Tibet, circa 13th Century
Carved in a recessed panel depicting Prajnaparamita at center, Manjushri at left and three figures of Buddha at right all seated within niches and flanked by attendants, the niches alternately decorated with peacocks, makaras and stupas at top surrounded by beaded and lotus scroll border, two side panels carved and painted with stupas and Buddha in circular aureoles
20 x 4¾ in. (51 x 12.5 cm.)