Text, Folio 23 (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

Byzantine icon painting Classical Antiquity Religious

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Text, Folio 23 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is a 14 unspecified by Unknown, a Byzantine icon painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 14 · Byzantine icon painting
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The image depicts a long, narrow piece of paper with a text written in a foreign script. The text is divided into three sections, each with a different number of lines. The top and bottom sections have fewer lines than the middle section. The text is written in a dark brown or black ink on a light brown or beige background. The text appears to be a religious or philosophical text, possibly from an Eastern tradition. The script is unfamiliar, but the layout and organization of the text suggest a formal or ceremonial purpose. The Cleveland Museum of Art is a great place to learn more about the history and significance of this text.