Photo of collection object The Goddess Mahasitavati, Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript — The Goddess Mahasitavati, Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript, ca. 12th century. Opaque watercolor on palm leaf, 2 1/16 x 10 3/4 in. (5.3 x 27.3 cm). Gift of Arnold and Susan Lieberman, 1987, 1987.246. public-domain.

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The Goddess Mahasitavati, Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript

ca. 12th century

Maker Unknown

Asian Art

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Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Opaque watercolor on palm leaf
Medium: Opaque watercolor on palm leaf
Locations: country: Nepal
Period: Karnata-Malla Period
Dimensions: 2 1/16 x 10 3/4 in. (5.3 x 27.3 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 1987.246
Credit Line: Gift of Arnold and Susan Lieberman, 1987
Rights Statement: public-domain
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