Fierce form of Manjusri

Tibet

18th century

  • Titles Fierce form of Manjusri (Proper)
  • Medium gouache, silk, embroidery, and porcelain scroll ends
  • Dimensions image: 28 × 18 in. (71.1 × 45.7 cm) mount (height): 50 1/2 in. (128.3 cm) upper mount width: 25 1/2 in. (64.8 cm) lower mount width: 31 in. (78.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Garrett, 1979.332
  • Work Type thangka
  • Classification Paintings

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