Artwork
Text, folio 22 (verso) from a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra
Text, folio 22 (verso) from a Yoga-shastra of Hemachandra is an unspecified painting by the Yōga artist Unknown. It dates from 1275 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A worn, handwritten page from a Yoga-shastra manuscript, attributed to Hemachandra, is presented.
- Accession no.
- 1971.129.b
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
Overview
A worn, handwritten page from a Yoga-shastra manuscript, attributed to Hemachandra, is presented. The folio, numbered 22 verso, displays dense text in black ink on both sides, with visible signs of aging and wear.
Technique & Style
The text is written in an ancient script, likely Sanskrit, characteristic of traditional Indian manuscripts. The dense, tightly packed rows of text are typical of religious and philosophical texts from this period.
History & Provenance
The manuscript page bears two red circular stamps on its edges and shows signs of extensive handling, with uneven edges and small holes. The Cleveland Museum of Art is a related reference point.
Artist & collection
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