Opaque Watercolor On Palm Leaf Collection

Green Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Green Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century

White Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
White Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century

Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century
Bodhisattva Maitreya, Leaf from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Bodhisattva Maitreya, holding a lotus stem, bestowing protection

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons... early 12th century. Creator: Mahavihara Master
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Dispensing Boons: Folio from an Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, early 12th century. Avalokiteshvara, bodhisattva of compassion

Kurukulla Dancing in Her Mountain Grotto... (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century
Kurukulla Dancing in Her Mountain Grotto: Folio from a Manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century

Wrathful Eight-armed and Three-faced Goddess Tara Marichi... ca. 1090. Creator: Unknown
Wrathful Eight-armed and Three-faced Goddess Tara Marichi, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. Tara Marichi, an emanation from, and sakti of, Vairocana

Bodhisattva Maitreya... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva Maitreya, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara with a devotee and Mahakali

Green Tara... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Green Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Green Tara is a female Buddha

Enthroned Four-armed Bodhisattva, Leaf from... Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita
Enthroned Four-armed Bodhisattva, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. possibly Amoghapasa, a form of Avalokitesvara, seated with legs crossed (sukhasana)

Buddha Enthroned in a Shrine, Leaf from... Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita... ca
Buddha Enthroned in a Shrine, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. Hands raised in dharmacakra mudra, preaching

Buddha with His Hands Raised in Dharmacakra Mudra... ca. 1090. Creator: Unknown
Buddha with His Hands Raised in Dharmacakra Mudra, Leaf from a dispersed Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, ca. 1090. Teaching a sermon at Sarnath

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee... early 12th century
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma to a Devotee: Folio from a Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita Manuscript, early 12th century

Shadakshari Lokesvara: Folio from a manuscript of... (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century
Shadakshari Lokesvara: Folio from a manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century

Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma... (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century
Six-Armed Avalokiteshvara Expounding the Dharma: Folio from a Manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century

Green Tara Dispensing Boons to Ecstatic Devotees... (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century
Green Tara Dispensing Boons to Ecstatic Devotees: Folio from a Manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century

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"Exploring the Opacity of Watercolor on Palm Leaf: A Glimpse into 12th Century Manuscripts" Step back in time to the early 12th century, where unknown creators skillfully utilized opaque watercolors on delicate palm leaf manuscripts. These ancient artworks offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of Buddhist iconography and religious devotion. One such masterpiece is the "Green Tara, " a folio from the "Perfection of Wisdom" manuscript. This depiction showcases the compassionate goddess Green Tara, known for her ability to grant wishes and protect devotees from harm. The vibrant colors and intricate details bring this divine figure to life, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in her benevolent presence. Another captivating piece is the "Bodhisattva Maitreya, " also found within a leaf from the same manuscript collection. This bodhisattva represents future enlightenment and embodies compassion towards all beings. Through opaque watercolors delicately applied on palm leaf, an unknown artist captured Maitreya's serene countenance, evoking feelings of hope and spiritual aspiration. In contrast, we encounter Marichi, a wrathful eight-armed and three-faced goddess Tara who exudes power and intensity through every brushstroke. Created around 1090 AD, this artwork demonstrates how even fierce deities were depicted with great skill using opaque watercolors on palm leaf. The enchanting journey continues with depictions of White Tara – another folio from the "Perfection of Wisdom" manuscript – showcasing purity and healing energy emanating from this revered deity. The use of opaque watercolors adds depth to each stroke as White Tara radiates serenity amidst swirling motifs that symbolize transcendence. Moving beyond these specific figures lies an enthroned four-armed Bodhisattva found within yet another palm leaf manuscript called Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita.