Text, Folio 176 (recto), 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

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 176 (recto), 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 painting shows a long, narrow piece of wood with three rectangular sections of text. The text is written in a language that is not easily recognizable, and it is arranged in horizontal lines within each section. The wood itself is a light brown color, and it has a smooth texture. The text is written in a dark ink that contrasts with the light color of the wood. The writing is dense and intricate, with many small characters packed tightly together. The overall effect is one of complexity and sophistication. The Cleveland Museum of Art is home to this painting.