Text, folio 167 (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 167 (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 rectangular piece of paper with a hole in the center, featuring three sections of text written in an unknown script. The text is densely packed, with each section separated by a small gap. The paper appears to be aged, with a yellowish tint and rough edges. The text itself is too small to decipher, but it seems to be written in a formal, cursive style. The overall layout of the text suggests that it may be a passage from a religious or philosophical text. If you're interested in learning more about this piece, you might want to look up the artist Unknown.