Lot 680 Dα

A Tibetan carved, gilt and painted wood manuscript cover. 18th century

Depicting Buddha Shakyamuni, the five Tathagathas seated on a throne supported by their various mounts, and Prajnaparamita, framed by 35 stupas and a small figure of Acala in relief. Details polychromed and the border painted red. The reverse painted with the eight Buddhist emblems against a red ground.
28 x 73.5 cm