Manjushri, Painting from a Prajnaparamita Sutra Manuscript

ca. 11th century

Not on view

This work is a rare example of a Kashmir-style manuscript painting from western Tibet. Passages of accompanying text in black and red ink confirm that it belonged to an edition of a famed Vajrayana Buddhist text, the Prajnaparamita Sutra. The deity depicted is an early representation of Manjushri, a companion of the sutra’s titular wisdom goddess. Manjushri is seated in a meditative posture; he holds a holy book (pustaka) in one hand and a stylized blue lotus bud over his heart with the other.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title:
Manjushri, Painting from a Prajnaparamita Sutra Manuscript
Artist:
Unidentified artist
Date:
ca. 11th century
Culture:
Western Tibet
Medium:
Gouache and black ink on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 6 11/16 × 14 15/16 in. (17 × 38 cm)
Classification:
Paintings
Credit Line:
Gift of Chino Franco Roncoroni, in celebration of the Museum’s 150th Anniversary, 2020
Object Number:
2020.74.3
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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