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TIBET, 14TH CENTURY
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A CARVED WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER
TIBET, 14TH CENTURY
Deeply carved, the central panel enclosed by a beaded border depicting Buddha Shakyamuni, Prajnaparamita and Amitayus, each within elaborate throne-niches surrounded by miniature Buddhas and separated by foliate scrolls, the outer border with a myriad of Buddhas seated on lotus bases separated by pillars, traces of gilding still remaining
29 x 10¼ in. (73.5 x 26 cm.)
TIBET, 14TH CENTURY
Deeply carved, the central panel enclosed by a beaded border depicting Buddha Shakyamuni, Prajnaparamita and Amitayus, each within elaborate throne-niches surrounded by miniature Buddhas and separated by foliate scrolls, the outer border with a myriad of Buddhas seated on lotus bases separated by pillars, traces of gilding still remaining
29 x 10¼ in. (73.5 x 26 cm.)