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Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra", by Unknown, unspecified

Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"

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From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

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Overview

Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra" 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 is a page from an ancient manuscript, written in a language that looks like Sanskrit. The text is written in black ink on a yellowed parchment, with red lines and boxes surrounding the text. The writing is intricate and detailed, with many small flourishes and decorations. The page appears to be a religious text, possibly a sutra or a prayer. The language and script are unfamiliar, but the text seems to be written in a formal, ritualistic style. The use of red ink and decorative boxes suggests that the text is important or sacred. The Detroit Institute of Arts has a large collection of religious manuscripts from around the world. If you're interested in learning more about this type of art, you might want to check out the museum's collection of Indian and Southeast Asian art.

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