10. A Fine, Early Illuminated Manuscript Page
Tibet
circa 12th century
Painting size: 5.5 x 6cm (2 1/4" x 2 3/8") Page size 64-56cm (loss to one end) x 19cm
The page with an exquisite depiction of a Buddha, wearing a red sanghati and seated on a lotus throne within a rainbow nimbus. The gently smiling face has significant Kashmiri influence in the style of painting, which is untouched and unrestored.