Text, Folio 32 (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 32 (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

This image depicts a long, narrow piece of paper with text written on it in a foreign language. The text is written in rows, with each row containing many small characters. The text is written in black ink and is quite dense, with little space between the characters. The paper itself appears to be old and worn, with a yellowish tint and a rough texture. It is not clear what the text says or what it is about, but it appears to be some kind of religious or philosophical text. If you're interested in learning more about this piece, you might want to check out the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.