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Text, Folio 40 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Text, Folio 40 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

Unknown

1488

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Text, Folio 40 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra is a 1488 unspecified by Unknown, a Mughal Painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1488 · Mughal Painting
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a page from an ancient manuscript, with text written in an unknown script. The text is written in black ink, with some red accents and markings. The page is rectangular, with a slight curve at the top and bottom edges. The text is densely packed, with no visible illustrations or images. The red accents appear to be used to highlight certain words or phrases, but the meaning is unclear without further context. The overall appearance of the page suggests that it is an important religious or cultural text. The use of an unknown script and the dense, intricate text make this page a fascinating example of ancient writing. To learn more about the techniques used to create this page, look up the technique of sfumato.

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