Text, Folio 62 (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

Byzantine icon painting Classical Antiquity Religious

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 62 (recto), 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 is a long, narrow piece of wood with three rectangular sections of text. The text is in a language that looks like it might be Sanskrit or another ancient language. It's written in a very small, intricate script. The text is divided into three sections, each with its own set of lines and symbols. The wood itself is a light brown color, and it has a smooth, flat surface. There are two small holes in the wood, one at the top and one at the bottom. The text and the wood together give the impression of an ancient manuscript or scroll. If you're interested in learning more about this piece, you could check out the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.