Text, Folio 121 (verso), 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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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a long, narrow piece of wood with three sections of text. The text is in a language that looks like Sanskrit or a similar script. It's written in black ink and is quite dense, with many lines of text packed tightly together. The text is written on a light-colored wood panel, which is smooth and even. The wood grain is visible, but it's not particularly prominent. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the focus clearly on the text itself. If you're interested in learning more about the technique used to create this piece, you might want to look up the term "chiaroscuro".
