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Text, Folio 21 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), by Unknown, unspecified, 14

Text, Folio 21 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)

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14

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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Text, Folio 21 (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 image shows a long, narrow piece of wood with three sections of text. The text is written in a grid pattern, with each section separated by a small hole. The wood is light brown and has a smooth surface. The text appears to be written in an ancient language, possibly Sanskrit or another Indian script. The grid pattern suggests that the text may be a form of poetry or religious scripture. The use of wood as a medium is also interesting, as it is not a common material for written texts. If you're interested in learning more about ancient Indian texts, you might want to explore the works of Unknown.

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