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Text, folio 115 (verso) from a Gandavyuha-sutra (Manuscript of the Supreme Array)

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1104

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Byzantine icon painting Medieval Religious Nepal

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Text, folio 115 (verso) from a Gandavyuha-sutra (Manuscript of the Supreme Array) is a 1104 unspecified by Unknown, a Byzantine icon painting work, depicting Nepal, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1104 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a piece of text on a page, possibly from an ancient manuscript. The text is written in a language that appears to be Sanskrit, with intricate script and markings. The page itself is a light brown color, with a rough texture that suggests it may be made of parchment or vellum. The text is arranged in a series of lines, with each line containing a few words or phrases. Some of the lines are indented, while others are flush with the left margin. There are also some decorative elements, such as small flourishes and dots, that add to the overall aesthetic of the page. If you're interested in learning more about this type of manuscript, you might want to look up the museum where it's held, The Cleveland Museum of Art.