Text, Folio 106 (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

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 106 (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 painting shows a long, narrow piece of wood with three sections of text. The text is written in a small, intricate script and is divided into three rectangular blocks. The wood is a light brown color, and the text is a darker brown. The text appears to be a passage from a religious text, possibly a sutra. The script is ornate and decorative, with intricate flourishes and patterns. The text is written in a continuous flow, with no clear beginning or end. The painting is a beautiful example of medieval manuscript art. To learn more about this style, look up the technique of "chiaroscuro".