Manuscript cover with four forms of Shakyamuni Buddha Carved and gilded wood Tibet circa 13th century
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A wooden manuscript cover
Tibet circa, 13th century
With traces of gilding and pigment decoration; carved in relief with four images of Shakyamuni Buddha enclosed by thick scrolling vines and framed by a border of stylized stupas.
8 x 26 1/8 in. (20.3 x 66.3 cm.)
Sold for US$ 2,875 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • The proceeds from the sale of this manuscript cover with go directly to 84000: Translating The Words of the Buddha. A non-profit initiative to translate the the words of the Buddha's and make them available to everyone.

Category: Asian Art / Southeast Asian, Indian and Himalayan Art


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