Artwork
Text, Folio 5 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, Folio 5 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 14 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1938.301.5.b
- Credit line
- Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
About this work
Overview
Text, Folio 5 (verso), is a narrow, light-brown manuscript page featuring densely packed, small black text arranged in three sections, each with a central hole.
Subject & Meaning
The text is from the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra, a key Buddhist scripture on the perfection of wisdom, indicating the manuscript's religious significance.
Technique & Style
The manuscript showcases meticulous, detailed calligraphy in an ancient script, reflecting the scribe's precision and the text's importance.
History & Provenance
Origin details are not specified, but the script and material suggest an ancient cultural context, potentially from a region practicing Buddhism.
Context
The long, narrow format implies portability, possibly for personal study or ceremonial display, highlighting its functional role in religious practice.
Artist & collection
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Text, Folio 24 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, Folio 76 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, folio 175 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, folio 50 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, folio 174 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, Folio 64 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)