Text, Folio 13 (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

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 13 (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 is a long, narrow wooden block covered in tiny, even rows of carved text. The letters are shallow but precise, packed tightly side by side. The wood has a warm, golden-brown color, and the carving looks like it was done by hand. The text is arranged in neat columns, with small dots marking the ends of lines. It’s hard to read the words, but they fill almost every inch of the surface. If you’re curious about where to see more like this, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.