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Gilt bronze mandala, from China, Quing dynasty, 17th-18th century. Example of the Sino-Tibetan style; mad in China during the Quing dynasty (1644-1911) but represente elements of Tibetan Lamaist Buddhism. It is cast as a pomegranate; at the centre of the mandala is a deity, Yi-dan, of Buddha rank, locked in embrace with his wisdom-partner. The petals are incised with a variety of emblems, horse, elephant, wheel censer, ewer, staff, parasol, ribbon, canopies and jewels. OA 1939.1-18.1
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART201141
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2560px × 4000px
Photo Credit
Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY
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Bronze
Buddha
Buddhism
Chinese Art
Lama, Tibet
Mandala, Symbol of the Universe
Pomegranate
Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)