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Sudhana and the rishi Bhishmottaranirgosha, folio 94 (recto) from a Gandavyuha-sutra (Scripture of the Supreme Array)

1000–1100s

Nepal

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Medium
gum tempera and ink on palm leaves
Measurements
Average: 4.2 x 52.4 cm (1 5/8 x 20 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1955.49.2.a
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The sage has dreadlocks and wears a black antelope skin over his shoulder.

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The enlightened sage (rishi) places his hand on the pilgrim Sudhana's head and transmits his teachings through a trance-like vision. The name of his teaching is "Undefeated Banner," and the artist has painted an identifying banner behind him, at the right edge. This is one of the few paintings of this manuscript that explicitly relates to the text.
A horizontal palm leaf manuscript in gum tempera and ink features a central illustration flanked by four columns of black script. The painting depicts the bearded rishi Bhishmottaranirgosha seated on the right facing the kneeling youth Sudhana on the left. Two circular binding holes puncture the worn, uneven leaf.

Sudhana and the rishi Bhishmottaranirgosha, folio 94 (recto) from a Gandavyuha-sutra (Scripture of the Supreme Array)

1000–1100s

Nepal

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