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The Miniature Paintings of Mongolian Buddhism:
Tsaklis, Thangkas and Burhany Zurags

by Stevan Davies
Professor of Religious Studies, Misericordia University

Manjusri (Sanscrit) / Manzshir (Mongolian)
Mongolian
7.5 x 6.5 cm
Painted on Cloth
Mid-19th To Early 20th Century

As in this folk-painting, Manjusri can be dark brown, and he is sometimes deep blue, but in most representations he is yellow or gold in color.


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