Text, Folio 111 (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 111 (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, tan rectangle with rounded edges. It has three holes, one in the center and one at each end. The rectangle is divided into three sections, each containing a grid of small, rectangular, black symbols. The symbols are arranged in rows, with some rows containing more symbols than others. The symbols appear to be a form of writing or text, but it is not clear what language they represent. The overall effect of the painting is one of simplicity and elegance, with the clean lines and geometric shapes creating a sense of order and harmony. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the work of other artists at The Cleveland Museum of Art.