Text, folio 52 (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 52 (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 in a foreign language. The text is divided into three sections, each with a hole in the middle, and is written in black ink. The paper is light brown and has a rough edge on the right side. The text appears to be written in a calligraphic style, with intricate details and flourishes. The language is unknown, but the script is ornate and decorative. The paper itself is worn and aged, with visible creases and tears. The text is likely from an ancient manuscript, given its age and style. If you're interested in learning more about ancient manuscripts, you might want to look up the Cleveland Museum of Art.