Text, folio 184 (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 184 (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 painting is a text, folio 184 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra). The image shows a long, narrow piece of paper with text written on it in a foreign language. The text is written in rows, with each row containing several lines of text. The text is written in a dark ink, which stands out against the lighter background of the paper. The paper itself appears to be aged, with a yellowish tint and visible signs of wear. The Cleveland Museum of Art is a great place to learn more about this piece and its history.