Text, folio 157 (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

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Text, folio 157 (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 page from an ancient manuscript, with text written in a language that looks like Sanskrit. The text is arranged in lines, with some words or phrases highlighted in red ink. The page is a light brown color, possibly made of parchment or paper. The text appears to be a religious or philosophical text, given the use of red ink to highlight certain words or phrases. The language and script are unfamiliar, but the text seems to be written in a formal or ceremonial style. If you're interested in learning more about ancient manuscripts and texts, you might want to check out the work of the artist Unknown, who created this page.