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Backs of Paintings - Miscellaneous Elements

There are a number of miscellaneous elements other than the standard [1] inscriptions, [2] stupas, [3] hand prints and [4] mandalas, that can be found on the backs of paintings. The miscellaneous elements can include thumb prints, seals, sketches, drawings and large mantra monograms such as for the deity Kalachakra.