Text, folio 167 (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

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Text, folio 167 (verso), 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 looks like a long, narrow wooden block with rows of tiny carved letters. The letters are packed tightly in columns, filling the whole surface. There are three sections separated by small gaps, and each section has a round mark near the top. The text is likely Buddhist scripture, carved carefully for printing. The block’s worn edges suggest it’s old. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more objects like this.