Text, Folio 27 (recto), 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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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This looks like three wooden panels with carved lines. The grooves are packed tight with black ink or dye, forming rows of tiny squares. The wood is worn in spots, and two small metal rings hang from the top. The whole thing is like a puzzle—each panel fits together to make one long strip of text. It’s not a painting, but it’s still art. If you like this, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more odd and fascinating pieces.
