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Text, Folio 35 (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

Byzantine icon painting Medieval

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 35 (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

About this work

The image shows a piece of parchment with text written on it in a foreign language. The text is written in black ink and is arranged in a series of lines that run horizontally across the page. The parchment is a light brown color and has a rough, textured surface. The text appears to be written in a formal, cursive script, with intricate flourishes and decorations throughout. The language is not immediately recognizable, but it may be an ancient or classical language. This piece of parchment is reminiscent of the works held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.