Text, Folio 30 (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 30 (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 wooden block covered in tiny, evenly spaced holes arranged in rows. The holes are deep and look like they could hold ink or paint. Two small metal rings are nailed near the ends—probably for hanging or carrying. This is actually a printing tool called a *woodblock*. It was used to stamp text onto paper, like a giant stamp pad. Look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see how they display this tool.