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Soo Tze Oriental Antiques

Illuminated Manuscript Page
circa 13th Century
Ink, mineral pigments and gold on prepared heavy paper
Page Dimensions: 24" x 7". Illuminations are 1 7/8" high

An Illuminated Manuscript Page depicting a pair of Buddhas with extraordinary names -'Naga Melody' and 'Ultimate One', with an homage to the Tathagata in red Tibetan script.

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