Image title: Swayambhu Painting

This is a painting depicting Swayambhu, from the 18th century—Specifications: 108cm x 61cm.

Transcription: स्वयम्भू, svayambhū, svayambhu.

Gallery information:

Kathmandu valley in Nepal offers a wide variety of Buddhist objects such as paintings, scriptures, sculptures, ritualistic objects, etc. Buddhism was embraced by the people of Kathmandu valley and the Licchavi rulers up to 8th century encouraged Buddhism. The items found here are exhibited in the National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum).