Text, Folio 41 (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

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 41 (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 shows a long, narrow piece of paper with three sections of text. The text is written in a language that is not easily recognizable, and it is arranged in a series of lines that run horizontally across the page. The text is written in a dark brown ink that is slightly faded in some areas. The paper itself is a light brown color, and it has a rough texture that suggests it may be made from a natural material such as cotton or silk. There are no images or illustrations on the page, only the text. If you're interested in learning more about this piece, you might want to look up the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is currently held.