15th to 16th Century Religious Art

Historic religious artworks including crozier heads and metalwork, depicting saints and divine imagery important to Christian heritage.

Manuscript Cover with Crucifixion and Evangelist Symbols by unknown artist

Venetian 15th Century, The Virgin and Child with Four Saints, 15th century The Virgin and Child with Four Saints

Ivory Crozier Head with Christ in Majesty and Throne of Wisdom 13th century and later Italian or German. Ivory Crozier Head with Christ in Majesty and Throne of Wisdom 463536

PORTAPAZ CON LA VIRGEN DEL PILAR Y SANTIAGO. Location: MUSEO DE LAS PEREGRINACIONES. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA. A CORUÑA. SPANIEN. VIRGEN DEL PILAR. Apóstol Santiago el Mayor.

Style of Moderno, Dead Christ Supported by the Virgin and Saint John Dead Christ Supported by the Virgin and Saint John

Souvenir of the Holy Year 1925

Valerio Belli, The Entombment The Entombment

The family wing of the triptych: Our Lady "Comfort of all distressed"; Unknown Russian workshop (1700-1970); 19th century (1801-00-00-1900-00-00);

Abendmahlskirche St. Johannes in Piflas, Deutschland Last Supper Church of St. John in Piflas, Germany Copyright: xZoonar.com/ZvonimirxAtletix 22618570

Manuscript Cover with Crucifixion and Evangelist Symbols by unknown artist

. The relief has been driven from red copper plate, scilated and punched and then plated on the front. In the middle, Mary is displayed as a mother of sorrows; Sitting, the arms for the breast crossed, head and look up. The frame is included at the top of the Sudarium, the sweat cloth of Saint Veronica with the image of Christ with the thorns crown. The canvas is stopped by an angel that is assisted by two putti. Left and right two angels, standing on garlands with flowers, as well as the suffering tools, to know from the bottom left to top: the basket with the nails, the hammer and the tongs, behind which a cloth with the dice, the shield, the lance, the reeds with the edik sponge, the cross with the thorns crown, the stick and cloth, right among the silver people, the glove, the lantern, the sword, the torch, the ladder, the cord, the scourse, the rod, the column and the rooster . At the bottom of a white cartouche, surrounded by rollerwork with a cherub head. Under the cartouche the

Morse Fragment with the Virgin ca. 1250 French. Morse Fragment with the Virgin 470135

Book cover with scenes from the life of Christ, c. 1467-1469, 16 x 11 1/2 x 1/2 in. (40.64 x 29.21 x 1.27 cm), Engraved silver, niello, and silver gilt, Italy, 15th century, This cover is one of a pair commissioned from a Florentine workshop by the French cardinal Jean La Balue for his personal copy of the Gospels. The decoration includes scenes from the New Testament (the Baptism of Christ, the Raising of Lazarus) and images of the church fathers, angels, and sphinxes. In 1469, while imprisoned for high treason by King Louis XI, Cardinal La Balue gave his gospel book to Pope Paul II, hoping the pope could intercede with the king. After eleven years of negotiations, the pope secured Balues release.

Saint Anthony of Padua early 17th century Spanish. Saint Anthony of Padua. Spanish. early 17th century. Gilt bronze. Medals and Plaquettes

PLACA DE MARFIL BIZANTINA CON ESCENAS DE LA VIDA DE CRISTO - LAS MARIAS EN EL SEPULCRO - 900-950. Location: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM. LONDON. ENGLAND. MARY MAGDALENE. MARIA SALOME. Mary Of Clopas.

Paduan 15th Century, The Virgin and Child, 15th century The Virgin and Child

Abruzzo Teramo Teramo S. Berardo, Cathedral1. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Exterior views mainly of the facade: doors and portal sculpture by Deodatus; also views of the bell tower, crossing, and dome. Interior views of the restored nave (12th century): capitals, low-relief sculpture and holy water basins. Choir (14th century): the roof, a paschal candlestick, and a pulpit; also numerous views of a silver altar (1433-1438) with scenes from the Life of Christ and his Passion. Sacristy: (16th century) an elaborately carved altarpiece, paintings, and wood furniture. Baroque chapel of S. Berardo (17th century): a cupola, niched statues, ornate capitals, pendentive sculptures, an altar with a marble sarcophagus and ciborium, and a reliquary in the shape of an arm. Negatives (but no prints) show a silver bust of S. Berardo from this chapel. Other interior views include a holy water font, the coat of arms of the Bishop Micozzi, crucifix (13th century), rose window, fresco fragments, a large ciborium

Goldsmith's art, Denmark, 13th century. Wooden altar covered in gold leaf, from Olst near Randers, 1200-1225. Detail: Blessing Christ.

Virgin of the Immaculate Conception ca. 1600 Spanish. Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. Spanish. ca. 1600. Gilt bronze. Medals and Plaquettes

Gniezno. The door was angry in the Basilica of the Primate's Assumption of the Most Mary of the Virgin Mary - fragments of the two lower quarters on the left, church and border; Jesio Not after 12.07.1930 (1929-00-00-1930-00-00);

Funerary Stele with Ankh (Looped Cross) Featuring a Human Face at the Center 6th-7th century The ankh was an ancient Egyptian symbol of eternal life, used in the Byzantine period in Egypt as an alternative form of the cross.. Funerary Stele with Ankh (Looped Cross) Featuring a Human Face at the Center 453629

The family wing of the triptych: Our Lady of "Midy" and symbols of four evangelists; Unknown Ruthenian workshop; 16th century (1501-00-00-1600-00-00);

Cover of a gospel book with a representation of the Crucifixion. A work showing influences of central European prototypes, likely to have been made in Wallachia or Transylvania by Goldsmith Nicholaos Vranianit, 1548.

Paduan 15th Century, The Virgin and Child with Six Angels, 15th century The Virgin and Child with Six Angels

Fireback biblical representation, Queen of Seba, hob plate cast iron, Rectangular arch at the top. On top of sphere flanked by dolphins Around wide border between the frame and pearl necklace: at the top cartouche with draperies attached. On the sides leaf decoration. In the middle palace interior with king on his throne at his feet the Queen Left sentryman on the right man with gifts on his shoulder living environment interior heating bible Christianity religion Seba Solomon

Icon: W. Miko Aja; Unknown Russian workshop (1700-1970); 19th century (1801-00-00-1900-00-00);Jesus Christ, Mandilion (iconogr.), Mikołaj née Lycyska (St.

Our Lady of Loretan, a souvenir from the Sanctuary of the Holy House in Loreto

Altar with embossed silver. Igreja do Santissimo Salvador da Se. Capital Angra do Heroismo historic center (UNESCO World Heritage Site). (Editorial Use Only)

Icon: "don't oppose me mother"; Unknown Russian workshop (1700-1970); 19th century (1801-00-00-1900-00-00);Jesus Christ, Maria (Mother of Jesus Christ), do not mourn me Mother (iconogr), mourning Christ (iconogr.), Icons, inscriptions, crosses, ornaments, message (provenance)

Panel with San Millán 1060-80 Master Engelram and his son Redolfo Spanish The relics of the sixth-century Spanish saint Aemilian were housed in an ornate shrine crafted of ivory, gold, and gems. We are remarkably well informed about the reliquary, which was made on the occasion of the translation (or transport) of the saint's relics from the monastery of Suso to the church of San Millán de la Cogolla, dedicated in 1067. Although the reliquary was damaged during the Napoleonic invasion of Spain in 1809, we know from a 1601 description that The Cloisters' plaque decorated the roof of the shrine. On it we see the saint tending his sheep in the bottom register, while above he receives a blessing from the hand of God at the top of a mountain.In addition to this plaque, several other ivories from the shrine survive in European and American collections. One, in the State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, depicts the ivory carver and his assistant in the workshop and bears an inscription tha

Boekslot met de verrijzenis van Christus.Book lock of silver, with the resurrection of Christ. Two evangelists in the corners.

Triptych: Our Lady of Passion with Christ the highest priest in the animal with "persons" on the wings; Unknown workshop of ancient cockle of poppers; 18th/19th century (1750-00-00-1850-00-00);Christ the high priest (iconogr.), Jesus Christ, Maria (Mother of Jesus Christ), Our Lady of Passion (iconogra iconogr.), descent to the abyss (iconogr.), Annunciation of Maria (iconogr.), Angels, inscriptions, crosses, message (provenance)

Plates with grotesque decoration Zygmuntów chapel, Wawel Cathedral, Krakow

Cameo with Christ Emmanuel 1200-1400 Byzantine Images of Christ Emmanuel represent the Logos, or preexistent Word of God.Steatite, easily carved stone, usually soft green or buff in color, came to be widely used for the production of small icons.. Cameo with Christ Emmanuel 466148

. Square, silver plaque with shallow stabbed representation of the last supper. In the foreground Judas who riches to the dish. Behind the table Christ and the eleven apostles.

Ritual Diadem Plaque with the Jina Buddha Amoghasiddhi. Western or Central Tibet, 13th-14th century. Sculpture. Wood with traces of gilding and lacquer

Fragment of an Icon with the Crucifixion. Culture: Byzantine. Dimensions: Overall: 4 3/16 x 3 1/16 x 7/16 in. (10.6 x 7.7 x 1.1 cm). Date: 12th century.These two fragments are from icons of the Crucifixion. In the Gospels (Mark 15:39; Matthew 27:54), the Roman centurion identifies Christ as the Son of God at the Crucifixion. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

St. Mary Magdalene late 16th century Spanish. St. Mary Magdalene 196929

Icon Pendant with the Archangel Michael. Culture: Byzantine. Dimensions: Overall: 2 5/16 x 1 5/8 x 3/16 in. (5.8 x 4.1 x 0.5 cm). Date: ca. 1300 or later.The archangel Michael, commander of the heavenly host, became one of the most popular saints during Byzantium's last centuries. Depictions usually show him in the robes worn by the Byzantine emperor or dressed in armor. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Croatia, Dubrovnik, sacred golden work of art in Franciscan monastery

A medal struck on the occasion of the canonization of 26 Mentors from Nagasaki in 1862 by Pius IX; Bitschan, Jan (FL.1828-1878); 1862 (1862-00-00-1862-00-00);

Italian 16th Century, Descent from the Cross, mid 16th century Descent from the Cross

The Mondsee Gospels and Treasure Binding with the Evangelists and Crucifixion. Date/Period: 11th or 12th century with later additions and alterations. Illuminated manuscripts. Parchment bound between oak boards covered with leather, silk damask, silver filigree, gilded panels, four ivory panels (one modern) depicting the Evangelists, and incised gold leaf depicting the Crucifixion under convex rock crystal parchment bound between oak boards covered with leather, silk damask, silver filigree, gilded panels, four ivory panels (one modern) depicting the Evangelists, and incised gold leaf depicting the Crucifixion under convex rock crystal. Height: 29.60 mm (1.16 in); Width: 23 mm (0.90 in). Author: Othlon of Regensburg.

Plaque with Christ as Mediator 1150-60 Mosan. Plaque with Christ as Mediator 464435

Moderno, The Crucifixion, late 15th early 16th century The Crucifixion

Francesco Marti, The Virgin Mary, c 1505 The Virgin Mary

Cubiertas del Evangelario. S.XV. Museum: Museo parroquial de Traiguera.

Keman (Flower Garland” Temple Decoration) ca. 1725 Japan Keman (Sanskrit: kusumamala) literally means garland of flowers,” and refers to pendant decorative disks, usually made of bronze in the shape of a round fan (uchiwa), that are suspended from beams of inner sanctuary of a temple, above a Buddhist statue. They are thought to have their origin in the garlands of fresh flowers that were offered to nobles in ancient India.. Keman (Flower Garland” Temple Decoration) 60008

Plaque with Two Saints 6th century Byzantine The two saints stand holding books and supporting between them a large cross. The youthful figure at the left and the bearded one at the right closely resemble early depictions of the evangelists John and Matthew. The plaque may have been a cover for a religious text.. Plaque with Two Saints. Byzantine. 6th century. Silver, parcel gilt. Made in Syrian, Antioch. Metalwork-Silver

Triptych with the mother of God of Kazan and scenes from the life of Christ, Anonymous, c. 1800 - c. 1850 The object cast in three parts, which was used as a travel icon, consists of a central hatch with an upper part and two side hatches, on which representations have been applied in relief. The Middle part represents the Mother of God with the blessing Christ child (i.e. the Mother of God of Kazan), the side hatches: the entry into Jerusalem, the assignment in the temple, Christ in the pre -bored, and the Ascension of Christ. The upper part shows the head of Christ (the Mandilion), three angels and two Serafines. Russia copper (metal) casting The object cast in three parts, which was used as a travel icon, consists of a central hatch with an upper part and two side hatches, on which representations have been applied in relief. The Middle part represents the Mother of God with the blessing Christ child (i.e. the Mother of God of Kazan), the side hatches: the entry into Jerusalem, the

Baptism of Christ in the River Jordan, Tobias van Tissenaken, c. 1600 - c. 1624 In the middle against the background of the Jordaan, Christ stands with folded hands to the knees in the water. On the right, John kneels on the bank and holds a shell with water over Christ's head; On the left bank a kneeling and a standing angel, the latter points up. In the background on the left a forest and on the right a few trees for buildings, in the sky the Holy Spirit in the form of a pigeon and God the Father appears from the clouds. The bottom of the relief has been chamfered into an elongated panel. Mechelen alabaster (mineral). oak (wood). stucco. gilding (material) gilding In the middle against the background of the Jordaan, Christ stands with folded hands to the knees in the water. On the right, John kneels on the bank and holds a shell with water over Christ's head; On the left bank a kneeling and a standing angel, the latter points up. In the background on the left a forest and on the righ

Stove plate with Christ and the Samaritan woman, Unknown, 1550 - 1600 Stove plate made of cast iron, divided into two zones. In the upper zone a performance with a well a well. To the left of that, Christ is seated with two standing figures next to him. To the right of the well is the Samaritan woman with a jug next to her on the floor. In the background some figures and the towers of a city. In the lower zone two medallions, left with a men's head and on the right with a women's head. The medallions are surrounded by rankwork. Marked with the letter D. Low Countries iron (metal) casting Stove plate made of cast iron, divided into two zones. In the upper zone a performance with a well a well. To the left of that, Christ is seated with two standing figures next to him. To the right of the well is the Samaritan woman with a jug next to her on the floor. In the background some figures and the towers of a city. In the lower zone two medallions, left with a men's head and on the right with

Icon Pendant with the Archangel Michael ca. 1300 or later Byzantine The archangel Michael, commander of the heavenly host, became one of the most popular saints during Byzantium's last centuries. Depictions usually show him in the robes worn by the Byzantine emperor or dressed in armor.. Icon Pendant with the Archangel Michael 466163

The Bodhisattva Vajrapani and a Devotee, Fragment of the Worship of the Fiery Pillar. India, Andhra Pradesh, Gummadidurru (), 3rd century. Sculpture. Limestone

Stone Tomb Gates from Silla Kingdom, South Korea

Our Lady of Einsiedeln

Monks in a Temple Holding the Third Buddhist Council. Burma (Myanmar), Mandalay region, Mingun, circa 1791. Architecture; Architectural Elements. Glazed earthenware

Millstatt: Langobard Cross in a passage. .

Triptych with Christ, Virgin, St. John The Baptist Russian 18th century View more. Triptych with Christ, Virgin, St. John The Baptist. Russian. 18th century. Brass, surrey enamel. Enamels-Translucent

Boekslot with the resurrection of Christ, W.N. Ernens, 1810 - 1812 Book lock of silver, with the resurrection of Christ. Two evangelists in the corners. Hoorn (North Holland) silver (metal) Book lock of silver, with the resurrection of Christ. Two evangelists in the corners. Hoorn (North Holland) silver (metal)

Seated Bodhisattva 8th century Thailand. Seated Bodhisattva. Thailand. 8th century. Gold sheet. Mon-Dvaravati period. Metalwork

The Supper; The suffering of Christ; The copper passion. Rectangular, gold-plated bronze plaque with the supper.

Niddatal-Ilbenstadt, monastery church

Transfiguration on top rolling stock; unknown, goes, Hugo van der (Ca 1440-1482); approx. 1500 (1495-00-00-1505-00-00);Elijah (Bible), Emilian (1848-1912), Emilian (1848-1912)- collection, Jakub younger (Saint), Jesus Christ (iconogr.), Lesser, Moses, (Bible), Piotr the Apostle (Saint-- Ca 64), Transfiguration of the Lord (iconogr.), In the workshop of the Dutch champion (National Museum in Warsaw, in the workshop of the Dutch master (National Museum in Warsaw - exhibition - 18.05.2017-20.08.2017), Apostles, Dar (provenance), prophecy , Dutch drawings, biblical scenes

Our Lady of Einsiedeln

Triptych with Christ, Virgin, St. John The Baptist 18th century Russian. Triptych with Christ, Virgin, St. John The Baptist 466711

Caucasus. Georgia. Trimming of Gospel cover. Silver, gilding, embossing. 17th c. Above, Crucifixion and Saints. Trimming of Gospel cover. Silver, gilding, embossing. 17th c. Below, Crucifixion. The State Hermitage Museum. Saint Petersburg. Russia.

The Troyes Altarpiece circa 1525 (limestone, painted and gilded) was made for Jean Huynard the Elder, a lawyer who was elected dean of the chapter of Lirey in 1504. Amid the scenes of Christ's arrest, death and resurrection, Jean can be found kneeling at the foot of the cross. His family shields appear in the spandrels between the arches on the left and right sides.

Altar crucifix with reliquary, depicting the four evangelists on a blue enamel ground. Contains a relic of a Holy Cross and other. 14th century. From Saint Michael's Church, Slagelse (Denmark). National Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark.

The Crucifixion.At right, the Virgin swoons while John the Evangelist turns his head away, and beneath the cross Mary Magdalene atones for her sins. Only the resigned figure of Christ exudes calm in this busy scene of his crucifixion. The ivory-carver introduced greater depth by angling the cross to the right and detaching it from the background.

Return of Pope Pius IX (1792-1878) to Rome, April 12, 1850 (dummy title) Anonymous. Return of Pope Pius IX (1792-1878) to Rome, April 12, 1850 (Apers).

Bad Birnbach, parish church. Epitaph in memory of Pastor Dr Joseph Adam Joachim Schott. Died 1723, St, Saint, Saint

Jesus with the Sacred Heart / Mother of God of Perpetual Help

The martyrs of freedom, 1793 The martyrs of freedom, 1793. Copper repulsed.

Byzantine artefact- Icon with St Michael. Constantinople, 10th-11th cent. TURKEY.

The Hilandar monastery, Greece , 1918 - Greece - Fernand Cuville - (September) (French - Le monastère de Hilandar , Grèce). Christianity, carpet , hanging, embroidery, monastery, decorative arts, object of worship, Middle Ages, Religion , Art, Turkey, Hilendar, Etoffe given by the Euphemian Princess in 1399

Religious medal with the presentation of the Mother of God of Cz Stochów; 2 after. 19th century (1801-00-00-1900-00-00);

Right wing of a diptych with the Crucifixion, anonymous, c. 1375 - c. 1400 Under a triple Gothic arcature is the cross with Christ. On the left the Mary under the arms received by two holy women, on the right John with a book, gesturing with the right hand, and more in the background two Pharisees, one of whom points to Christ. On both sides of Christ sun and moon. Southern Netherlands ivory cutting Under a triple Gothic arcature is the cross with Christ. On the left the Mary under the arms received by two holy women, on the right John with a book, gesturing with the right hand, and more in the background two Pharisees, one of whom points to Christ. On both sides of Christ sun and moon. Southern Netherlands ivory cutting

Bell with pilgrim sign

The Resurrection of Christ 17th century probably Italian. The Resurrection of Christ 207529

Right Wing Of A Diptych With The Crucifixion. The cross with Christ is under a triple gothic arcetic. On the left the Maria falling in swivel among the poor collected by two holy women, right Johannes with a book, hatching with the right hand, and more in the background two Pharisees of whom a to Christ points to Christ. On both sides of Christ sun and moon.

Stove plate with the worship by the shepherds, Anonymous, 1550 - 1600 Stove plate made of cast iron, divided into two zones. In the upper zone a representation of the child Jesus worn in a crib with straw. Maria kneels to his left. To the right of Jesus a kneeling shepherd. Behind Christ, Mary and the Shepherd are still a few shepherds, including one with a staff and hat. In the lower zone two medallions with a portrait and profil of a man and a woman. The rest of the lower zone is filled with text, largely unreadable. Between the two zones is a band with unreadable text. Germany iron (metal) casting Stove plate made of cast iron, divided into two zones. In the upper zone a representation of the child Jesus worn in a crib with straw. Maria kneels to his left. To the right of Jesus a kneeling shepherd. Behind Christ, Mary and the Shepherd are still a few shepherds, including one with a staff and hat. In the lower zone two medallions with a portrait and profil of a man and a woman. The r

Entombment of Christ / Resurrection and Nativity, 1325-1375. Right wing of a diptych. English School .

Sheath with spa, fides and caritas; Dresses, decorated with virtues in a frame of rollerwork with mascarons. Underaneous SPES, above it is Fides and at the top of the Caritas.

The Spirit of Nysko Bishops of Wrocław, Karol Ferdynand Waza (1625-1655), 4 Dukatas, Nysa; 1632 Karol Ferdynand Waza Bishop, Nysa Mint

Triptych: Christ and Angy, in the event of the Old Testament Trinity and Mandilion; Unknown workshop of ancient cockle of poppers; 18th/19th century (1750-00-00-1850-00-00);Jesus Christ, Mandilion (iconogr.), Tools of Passion (iconogr.), Holy Trinity (iconogr.), Angels, Cherubiny, Inscriptions, monks, saints

Goldsmith's art, Denmark, 11th century. Tamdrup plates, embossed gold foil depicting Absalon, bishop of Roskilde and archbishop of Lund.

Crucifixion Triptych 15th century German. Crucifixion Triptych 464124

Medieval church seal of St. Martin's Monastery near Dettingen in Württemberg, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th ce...

Madonna and Child with Saints early 16th century Style of Moderno (Galeazzo Mondella) Italian. Madonna and Child with Saints 207617

Africa, Mali, tribal art, Dogon wood carved window

Buddhist votive plaque, Pala Period, 900 - 1000 AD. North East India. Plaque shows the Buddha just before enlightenment

TENANTE DE ALTAR. Location: COLEGIATA DE SANTA MARIA LA REAL. XUNQUEIRA DE AMBIA. Orense. SPANIEN.

Saint. Teresa from the Baby Jesus / parish of St. Teresa in Geneva

Buddha Shakyamuni with Attendants. Thailand, Krabi Province, Khao, Khnab Nam Cave (), 7th century. Sculpture. Terracotta

Three sculptures of saints in the cathedral of Bourges, Paul Robert, After Anonymous, 1890 - 1900 photograph Bourges paper. cardboard albumen print piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture Cathedral of Bourges

Giovanni Vincenzo Melone, Opening for Worship of the Chiesa del Gesù, Rome, 1575 Opening for Worship of the Chiesa del Gesù, Rome

Religious medal with the image of Our Lady of Maldza and Kazimierz; 19th century (1801-00-00-1900-00-00);

Liturgical devices of the Middle Ages, reliquary of the holy three kings, in Cologne Cathedral, digitally restored reproduction of an original from th...

Relief with the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Adoration of the Magi and the Annunciation to the Shepherds, anonymous, c. 1390 - c. 1425 From left to right: the Mary message, between two columns the visitation, birth and worship of the kings; The latter performance is separated from a shepherd by a tree, belonging to a proclamation to the shepherds. A huge lily in a vase separates the kneeling angel from the Mary message from the standing Mary. He has a long spell band in both hands, which is Maria with the right hand; She has a book in the left hand. During the visitation, Elisabeth touches the body of the oncoming Mary with her left hand. The latter holds a book in the left hand and has raised the judge. The birth is set in a stable; From the roof, with a star on the left half, the heads of OS and Ezel protrude. Maria is in a large bed with the child in a large bed, behind which a palisade appears. At the foot end is Joseph, who points to the child with the left hand

Manuscript Cover with the Bodhisattva Manjushri Flanked by Vajrapani and Avalokiteshvara ca. 14th century Tibet In the center, Manjushri brandishes his sword to cut through ignorance and provide the reader with greater access to the text. At right, Avalokiteshvara holds a lotus and clasps his hands in a gesture of veneration (anjali mudra), addressing the readers false sense of reality governed by ego and attachment. At left, the striding bodhisattva Vajrapani provides the energy of enlightenment to empower the subtle doctrine of the text. This three-dimensional carved cover presents these bodhisattvas on thrones in elaborate shrine-like enclosures, which are set within a field of roiling clouds.. Manuscript Cover with the Bodhisattva Manjushri Flanked by Vajrapani and Avalokiteshvara. Tibet. ca. 14th century. Wood with traces of gilding and distemper on inner surface. Woodwork

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