Text, folio 178 (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

Dominant colour

Text, folio 178 (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 long, narrow piece of wood with three rectangular sections of text. The text is written in a language that looks like Sanskrit, with intricate, curved letters that fill each section. The wood has a smooth, worn surface, and the text is a dark brown color that contrasts with the lighter wood. The text is arranged in neat rows, with each row slightly indented to create a sense of rhythm. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, as if the text is being presented in a formal, ceremonial way. If you're interested in learning more about this type of artwork, you might want to look up the museum where it's held, The Cleveland Museum of Art.