Text, Folio 57 (recto), 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

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 57 (recto), 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

The image presents a long, narrow, rectangular piece of wood with rounded edges, featuring three sections of text. The text is written in a language that appears to be Sanskrit, with each section separated by a small hole in the center. The wood has a light-brown color with darker brown edges. The text is densely packed, with small, intricate characters that are difficult to read. The overall design of the piece suggests that it may be a page from an ancient manuscript or a religious text. The use of Sanskrit and the intricate design of the text suggest that it may be a sacred or religious text. The Cleveland Museum of Art.