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Temple banner depicting the 'Death of Buddha' , or parinirvana, with all the creatures assembled to grieve, and his mother, Maya, descending at top right. Backed onto silk with floral motifs cream on blue (two different patterns). Red painted wooden rod as weight at bottom, oblong bamboo slat at top for suspension.
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Title: scroll painting (ritual & belief: representations)
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Temple banner depicting the 'Death of Buddha' , or parinirvana, with all the creatures assembled to grieve, and his mother, Maya, descending at top right.
Backed onto silk with floral motifs cream on blue (two different patterns).
Red painted wooden rod as weight at bottom, oblong bamboo slat at top for suspension.
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