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Text: Folio 2 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1275

Text: Folio 2 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra

Unknown

1275

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Text: Folio 2 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra is a 1275 unspecified by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1275 · Mughal Painting
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image presents a piece of aged, yellowed paper with a central section featuring black text in an unknown script. The text is divided into two columns, with a red oval shape on either side. A small white object is visible in the center of the paper, although its nature is unclear. The text and ovals are framed by a thin red border, which is in turn surrounded by a larger, faded red oval. The paper's edges are rough and worn, with visible tears and creases. The intricate script and ornate borders suggest a rich cultural heritage, inviting further exploration. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this piece, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.

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