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Text, Folio 32 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)

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1119

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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Medieval

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 32 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is a 1119 unspecified by Unknown, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1119
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

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This image shows a piece of paper with text written on it in a foreign language. The text is written in a dark ink and is divided into two sections, each with its own set of lines and symbols. The paper itself appears to be old and worn, with visible tears and creases. The text is written in a style that is unfamiliar to me, but it seems to be some sort of script or code. The symbols and lines are intricate and detailed, suggesting that the text is important or significant in some way.