The Month of Ashvin (September-October), from a manuscript of the Barahmasa ("Twelve Months")

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From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

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The Month of Ashvin (September-October), from a manuscript of the Barahmasa ("Twelve Months") is an unspecified by Unknown, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?: Unknown
Where can I see it?: Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This image shows a piece of parchment with black and red text written in an unknown script. The text is written in two lines, with the top line in black and the bottom line in red. The parchment has a yellowish-brown color and appears to be old and worn. The text is written in a flowing script, with each letter connected to the next. The black text is more prominent than the red text, which is fainter and harder to read. The parchment has a few tears and creases, giving it a worn and aged appearance. The image appears to be a page from an ancient manuscript, possibly from India or the Middle East. The script and language are unknown, but the style and layout suggest a religious or literary text.