A Silver, Gold, and Inset Gau with #Tara and #Manjushri, 19th/20th century #Nepal. Inset with turquoise, lapis, coral, and a small ruby at the center of Tara's crown.
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Statue of Gundari Ming Dynasty enshrined in the Nigatsu-do Hall of Kinsho-ji in Ritto, Shiga Prefecture, #Japan. It is a work from the 10th century of the #Heian period and is designated as an important cultural property of the country. It was written as the oldest and largest military soldier in #Japan.
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#Ajanta, #India: #Buddha statue on the porch of Cave 9.
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A sculpted image of Kongōsatta #Bodhisattva (金剛薩埵菩薩) dating to the 9th century at the Lecture Hall of Tōji Temple (東寺) in #Kyoto, #Japan.
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Seated statue of #Amida Nyorai, the principal image of the main hall of Myoen-ji in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, #Japan.
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Eleven-faced #Kannon Statue, Joko-ji, #Japan.
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Nio statue at the Daimon gate of Seiso-ji, #Japan.
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#Avalokiteshvara 13th century. #Nepal. Gilt Bronze Figure. 25 in. (63.4 cm.) high.
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Sho #Kannon #Bodhisattva Standing Statue, Raigo-ji, Shiga, #Japan, 9th century. According to temple legend, it was floated on the lake from Shoju Raigoji Temple. It has thick lips and long slit eyes, reminiscent of African statues. It is also characteristic that the crown on the head is long. The water bottle is also from that time and is very rare.
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A stunning glimpse into premodern Burma’s spiritual heritage, this Kammavacha manuscript beautifully marries intricate calligraphy with ornate celestial motifs. How does this text reflect the rich traditions of Buddhist practices?
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https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.12.a
Samvara #Mandala 19th century. #Mongolia. Tempera and gold on cotton cloth, Chinese silk mounting.
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This folio from the Kammavacha beautifully merges spirituality and artistry, with celestial nats praising amidst lush motifs of abundance. The striking contrast of dark script on gold invites contemplation. What stories do you think these pages hold?
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https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.6.a
#Ajanta, #India: Outside view of Cave 11: #Buddha with a kneeling devotee.
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Conch Shell (#Dungdkar) with Two Dancing #Citipati 20th century. #Tibet. The surface is richly engraved with a scene including two dancing citipati. Modern work but with interesting iconography and good quality.
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