Text, Folio 129 (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

Byzantine icon painting Classical Antiquity Religious

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Text, Folio 129 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is a 14 unspecified by Unknown, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 14 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a long, narrow piece of paper with text written on it in a grid pattern. The text is in a language that looks like Sanskrit, and it's written in a dark brown or black ink. The paper itself is a light brown color and has a rough texture. The text is arranged in rows and columns, with each row containing a few lines of text. The columns are separated by small gaps, and there are some decorative elements at the top and bottom of the page. The overall effect is one of intricate detail and careful craftsmanship. If you're interested in learning more about this type of manuscript, you might want to check out the work of artist Unknown.