Text, Folio 104 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)

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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Text, Folio 104 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is a 14 unspecified by Unknown, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 14
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is an image of a rectangular, tan-colored object with a series of black text lines on it. The text is arranged in horizontal rows, with each row containing multiple lines of text. The text appears to be written in a script that is unfamiliar to me. The object has a smooth surface and a flat bottom, with a slight curve at the top. It is difficult to determine the exact material it is made of, but it appears to be some type of paper or parchment. The text is written in a consistent font throughout, with no visible illustrations or decorations. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used to create this piece, you might want to look into the technique of sfumato.