MAGNIFICENT CARVED GILT WOOD MANUSCRIPT COVER
Tibet 14th-16th Century
Code: 0926

Prajnaparamita Sutra. Deeply carved, the central panel framed by a beaded enclosure and further surrounded by a lotus flower border depicting Prajnaparamita centre and flanked by Vairochana and Shakyamuni to each side, each within elaborate throne-niches surrounded by miniature Buddhas and addorsed animals and figures separated by foliate scrolls. Superb example and worthy of any museum collection.
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The piece is in excellent condition.
Measurements: 28.75" (72.8cm) long x 11.75" (30.3cm) high x 1.75" (4.5cm) thick.
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