This cover has many similarities in style to the preceding entry (in the catalogue, not shown here). This type of decoration of the inner surface of the cover in gold on red is thought to have been common in the library of Sakya monastery. Here, the sixteen goddesses of worship dance to the music of the drums and instruments played by members of their group, as the rest of the ensemble present their offerings. They dance on lotus flowers within the scrolling foliage flowing from the jewelled amrita vase. |