Samavasarana (Omniscience) of a Tirthankara (Savior)

Date15th century

Object number59.60

Photo CreditPhoto: Scott Leen

Exhibition HistoryNew York, New York, The College Art Association, Loan Exhibition of Early Indian Sculptures, Paintings, and Bronzes, (1935)

Credit LineMargaret E. Fuller Purchase Fund

Dimensions18 1/4 x 18 1/4 in. (46.36 x 46.36 cm) Overall h.: 23 1/4 in. Overall w.: 23 1/4 in.

MediumWatercolor on cloth

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Samavasarana (Omniscience) of a Tirthankara (Savior)