Manidhara and Nagaraja Central Tibet 15th Century Tibetan ( Fragment, part of the luminous halo of a statue, typical production of Newar artisans operating in Tibet 15th century. Climbing plant draws the volutes inside which are placed the figures of a Nagaraja (king of snakes and protector of the treasures contained in the depths of the waters) and Manidhara (the Jewel-bearer). Manidhara and Nagaraja together refer to the myth of Nagarjuna.)

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