Homage of Sudhana: Portraits of Bodhisattvas
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Homage of Sudhana: Portraits of Bodhisattvas

late 17th century - early 18th century

Classification
Prints
Medium
Album of woodblock prints: ink on paper
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing dynasty, 1644-1911
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

31.75 x 27.31 cm (12 1/2 x 10 3/4 in.)

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