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Folio 2 (verso), from a Great Poem about Twos (Dvyashraya Mahakavya) of Hemachandra with Commentary by Abhayatilaka

Unknown , 1428

Folio 2 (verso), from a Great Poem about Twos (Dvyashraya Mahakavya) of Hemachandra with Commentary by Abhayatilaka, by Unknown, unspecified, 1428
Folio 2 (verso), from a Great Poem about Twos (Dvyashraya Mahakavya) of Hemachandra with Commentary by Abhayatilaka, by Unknown, unspecified, 1428

Folio 2 (verso), from a Great Poem about Twos (Dvyashraya Mahakavya) of Hemachandra with Commentary by Abhayatilaka is an unspecified painting by the Indian Miniature artist Unknown. It dates from 1428 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A worn, light brown paper folio displays dense, small writing in a foreign script, folded in half with visible creases and a rough edge.

Accession no.
1971.131.b
Credit line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund

About this work

Overview

A worn, light brown paper folio displays dense, small writing in a foreign script, folded in half with visible creases and a rough edge.

Technique & Style

The text is arranged in rows across the paper, continuing from one side to the other, characteristic of traditional manuscript layout.

History & Provenance

The folio is from a manuscript of Hemachandra's 'Dvyashraya Mahakavya' with commentary by Abhayatilaka, indicating its origin in a specific literary and cultural context.

Context

The manuscript's age and wear suggest extensive handling and use over time, reflecting its significance to its original owners or readers.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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Who painted Folio 2 (verso), from a Great Poem about Twos (Dvyashraya Mahakavya) of Hemachandra with Commentary by Abhayatilaka?

Folio 2 (verso), from a Great Poem about Twos (Dvyashraya Mahakavya) of Hemachandra with Commentary by Abhayatilaka was painted by Unknown in 1428.

Where can I see Folio 2 (verso), from a Great Poem about Twos (Dvyashraya Mahakavya) of Hemachandra with Commentary by Abhayatilaka?

Folio 2 (verso), from a Great Poem about Twos (Dvyashraya Mahakavya) of Hemachandra with Commentary by Abhayatilaka is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Folio 2 (verso), from a Great Poem about Twos (Dvyashraya Mahakavya) of Hemachandra with Commentary by Abhayatilaka?

Folio 2 (verso), from a Great Poem about Twos (Dvyashraya Mahakavya) of Hemachandra with Commentary by Abhayatilaka is associated with Indian Miniature.