Text, folio 179 (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

Dominant colour

Text, folio 179 (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

The image depicts a long, narrow piece of parchment with text written on it. The text is arranged in horizontal lines, with each line containing a series of small, intricate characters. The characters are densely packed, with little space between them. The text appears to be written in a language that is unfamiliar to me, and I am unable to decipher its meaning. The parchment itself is a light brown color, with a rough texture that suggests it may be made of animal skin or another natural material. This piece of parchment is a part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.