Photo of collection object The Wrathful Protector Mahakala in a Six-Armed Form: Folio from a Manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom)
The Wrathful Protector Mahakala in a Six-Armed Form: Folio from a Manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom), 12th century. Ink and color on palm leaf, Image: 2 in. × 21 5/8 in. (5.1 × 54.9 cm) Sheet: 22 × 28 in. (55.9 × 71.1 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. Richard Benedek, 1986, 1986.25.5. public-domain.
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The Wrathful Protector Mahakala in a Six-Armed Form: Folio from a Manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom)

12th century

Maker Unknown

Asian Art

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Painting
Formatted Medium
Ink and color on palm leaf
Medium
Ink, color on palm leaf
Locations
country: India
Period
Pala Period
Dimensions
Image: 2 in. × 21 5/8 in. (5.1 × 54.9 cm) Sheet: 22 × 28 in. (55.9 × 71.1 cm)
Departments
Asian Art
Accession Number
1986.25.5
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. Richard Benedek, 1986
Rights Statement
public-domain
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