Text, Folio 14 (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

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Text, Folio 14 (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 image shows a long, narrow piece of parchment with three rectangular sections of text. The text is written in a small, uniform script and is arranged in horizontal lines. The parchment is a light brown color and has a rough, uneven edge at the top. The text is densely packed, with little space between the lines. The script is intricate and detailed, with many small flourishes and decorations. The overall effect is one of great density and complexity, as if the text is trying to convey a vast amount of information in a small space. To learn more about this style of manuscript, look up the Cleveland Museum of Art.