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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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Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra" is an unspecified by Unknown, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?
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Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This image shows a page from an ancient manuscript, written in an unknown script. The text is arranged in a grid, with red lines separating the sections. The page is yellowed and worn, with some stains and tears visible. The text itself is written in a dark ink, with some letters and symbols highlighted in red. The language is unfamiliar, but the script appears to be a form of Sanskrit or another ancient Indian language. The page is part of a larger manuscript, possibly a religious text or a collection of stories. The Detroit Institute of Arts has preserved this piece of history, giving us a glimpse into the past. To learn more about the art of manuscript illumination, explore the technique of sfumato.

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