Text, Folio 149 (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

Byzantine icon painting Classical Antiquity Religious

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Text, Folio 149 (recto), 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 horizontal, rectangular piece of art. It has a light-brown color with darker brown text. The text is in three sections, with a small gap between each one. There are two small holes, one on each side of the middle section. The text is written in a language that looks like it might be Sanskrit or another ancient language. The writing is very small and intricate, with lots of details. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about ancient texts and manuscripts, you might want to check out the Cleveland Museum of Art.