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Text, Folio 33 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)

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1119

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Byzantine icon painting Medieval Religious

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 33 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is a 1119 unspecified by Unknown, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

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

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The image depicts a piece of paper with text written in an unknown language. The text is written in black ink and is divided into two columns, with a hole in the center of the paper. The paper appears to be aged and worn, with visible tears and creases. The text is written in a formal, cursive script, and the language is not immediately recognizable. The paper's age and wear suggest that it may be a historical document or artifact. The Cleveland Museum of Art is home to many historical documents and artifacts, including this piece of paper with text written in an unknown language.