Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript

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Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript


Prajnaparamita and Scenes from the Buddha's Life (top), Maitreya and Scenes from the Buddha's Life (bottom), circa 1075 Book/manuscript; Painting; Watercolor, Text: written in ink; illustrations: opaque watercolor on palm leaf.
Location: India

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