Artwork
Text, Folio 153 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, Folio 153 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is an unspecified painting by the Benin Bronze Tradition artist Unknown. It dates from 14 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A long, narrow parchment features handwritten text in black ink, arranged in horizontal lines of intricate characters.
- Accession no.
- 1938.301.153.b
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
Overview
A long, narrow parchment features handwritten text in black ink, arranged in horizontal lines of intricate characters. The text is part of a larger manuscript, specifically the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines.
Subject & Meaning
The text is a Buddhist scripture, the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra, conveying philosophical and religious teachings. Its precise meaning and significance are rooted in Buddhist tradition and require knowledge of the language and context.
Technique & Style
The text is written in a distinctive, intricate script, characteristic of traditional Buddhist manuscripts. The parchment's rough, handmade quality suggests a labor-intensive production process, typical of sacred texts from this period.
History & Provenance
The manuscript's origins and history are not specified, but its style and content are consistent with Buddhist scriptures produced during a particular period. The artist or scribe remains unknown.
Artist & collection
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