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Text, Folio 106 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)

Unknown , 14

Text, Folio 106 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), by Unknown, unspecified, 14
Text, Folio 106 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), by Unknown, unspecified, 14

Text, Folio 106 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Unknown. It dates from 14 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A rectangular wooden panel, divided into three sections, bears an intricately written text in a foreign script.

Accession no.
1938.301.106.b
Credit line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund

About this work

Overview

A rectangular wooden panel, divided into three sections, bears an intricately written text in a foreign script. The panel's surface is light brown with darker edges, and each section has a small hole at the top.

Subject & Meaning

The text is from the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra, a Buddhist scripture known as the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines. The manuscript page is likely a devotional or liturgical object, used for spiritual purposes.

Technique & Style

The text is written in a small, intricate script, with a consistent layout across the three sections. The writing style suggests a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

History & Provenance

The manuscript page is an old and likely rare example of Buddhist manuscript art. Its age and origins are not specified, but it is presented as a significant artifact.

Text, Folio 106 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, Folio 106 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Unknown

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Text, Folio 106 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)?

Text, Folio 106 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) was painted by Unknown in 14.

Where can I see Text, Folio 106 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)?

Text, Folio 106 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Text, Folio 106 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)?

Text, Folio 106 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is associated with Byzantine icon painting.