Text, folio 50 (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

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Text, folio 50 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is a 14 unspecified by Unknown, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 14
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a long, narrow piece of wood with three rectangular sections of text. The text is written in a foreign language and is arranged in horizontal lines within each section. The wood has a light brown color with a smooth texture. The text sections are evenly spaced, with small holes at the top and bottom of the wood. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to focus attention on the wooden piece. The intricate details of the text and the smooth texture of the wood suggest a high level of craftsmanship. To learn more about the techniques used in this piece, you can explore the concept of impasto.