Text, Folio 20 (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

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Text, Folio 20 (verso), 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 is a long, narrow wooden panel covered in tiny, precise dots. The dots form neat rows of text, packed tightly from one end to the other. Two small circular marks sit near the top, like bookends. The text is likely Buddhist scripture, written in an ancient style. The dots create a grid that makes reading easier—like a puzzle where each piece fits perfectly. If you like this kind of careful, detailed writing, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more historical manuscripts.