Text, Folio 137 (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

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 137 (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 is a long, narrow piece of wood with a grid of small, intricate carvings. The carvings are arranged in rows and columns, with each row containing a different pattern of lines and shapes. The wood is a light brown color, and the carvings are darker, giving the piece a sense of depth and texture. The carvings appear to be some kind of text or code, but it's not clear what they mean or what language they're in. The piece is quite old, with a worn and weathered look that suggests it's been handled and used many times over the years. If you're interested in learning more about this piece, you might want to check out the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.