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Text, Folio 147 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), by Unknown, unspecified, 14

Text, Folio 147 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)

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14

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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Text, Folio 147 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is a 14 unspecified by Unknown, a byzantine_iconography work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

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

About this work

This is a wooden object with three rectangular sections of text, each containing a grid of small, intricate symbols. The text is arranged in rows, with each row featuring a series of these symbols. The object itself is long and narrow, with a smooth surface that appears to be made of wood. The text is written in a language that is not easily recognizable, and the symbols are so small that they are difficult to decipher. The object appears to be some kind of ancient text or manuscript, but its exact purpose or meaning is unclear. If you're interested in learning more about ancient texts and manuscripts, you might want to check out the work of artist Unknown.

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