Art Resource - ART438498

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Gilt bronze mandala, from China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). This is an exquisite example of the Sino-Tibetan style and represents elements of Tibetan Lamaist Buddhism. Cast as a pomegranate, somewhat similar to Indian examples, which were cast as lotuses. The iconography and decoration are complex. At the centre of the mandala is a deity, Yi-dan, of Buddha rank. He is locked in embrace with his prajna, or wisdom partner. Twenty lesser deities surround them, two or three on each petal, before circular drums or altars. The petals are incised with deities and a variety of emblems, including a horse, elephant, wheel, censer, ewer, staff, parasols, ribbon, canopies and jewels. AC 1939,0118.1.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART438498

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3013px × 3544px

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