7. The Auspicious Aeon (Bhadrakalpikasutra) Central Tibet Late 15th-early 16th century 23.5 x 64 x 11cm |
2 volumes: first volume containing 223 folios on blue-black paper, alternating gold and silver brush-written script, five large and over 400 small illuminations; second volume consisting of around 250 folios of blue-black paper, gold brush-written script, 6 large and over 500 small paintings. Detail: Volume Two |