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Text, Folio 31 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, Folio 31 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1119 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
History & Provenance
This folio, originating from a manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra (Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines), was created in 1119.
This folio, originating from a manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra (Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines), was created in 1119. The work is classified as a painting executed by an artist whose identity remains unknown. It currently resides in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is held as part of their permanent holdings.
No specific details regarding the original commissioner or the intermediate ownership history prior to its acquisition by the museum are provided in the available records.
This folio from a manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The institution, located in Cleveland, maintains the work as part of its holdings. While the object's creation is dated to 1119, the provided records do not list a specific accession number or detail any past exhibitions for this piece.
Overview
Folio 31 verso is a narrow strip of aged paper taken from a manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (the Ashtasahasrika Prajñāpāramitā‑sūtra). The page is densely filled with small, orderly script that runs from margin to margin, reflecting the meticulous hand of a traditional scribe.
Subject & Meaning
The text contains a portion of the Buddhist sutra that expounds the concept of emptiness and the path to enlightenment. As a religious document, its purpose was both devotional and instructional, serving as a guide for practitioners studying the Prajñāpāramitā teachings.
Technique & Style
Written in fine, uniform characters on brown, weathered paper, the folio exemplifies classical East Asian calligraphy. The script’s compactness and precision suggest a professional scribe, while the paper’s texture and coloration reveal centuries of handling and environmental exposure.
Artist & collection
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Text, Folio 33 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
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Text, folio 3 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, Folio 35 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, Folio 6 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, Folio 8 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, Folio 40 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, Folio 6 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)