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Text, Folio 64 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)

Unknown , 14

Text, Folio 64 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), by Unknown, unspecified, 14
Text, Folio 64 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), by Unknown, unspecified, 14

Text, Folio 64 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Unknown. It dates from 14 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A rectangular wooden panel, divided into three sections, displays handwritten text in a dense, uniform script.

Accession no.
1938.301.64.a
Credit line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund

About this work

Overview

A rectangular wooden panel, divided into three sections, displays handwritten text in a dense, uniform script. The panel's light brown surface and dark brown ink suggest an aged artifact.

Technique & Style

The text is written in a consistent, handwritten style, with no visible spacing between lines. The use of dark brown ink on a light brown wooden surface creates a clear visual contrast.

Context

This panel is part of a manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra, a Buddhist scripture. The text is likely in an Asian language, given the script and the sutra's origins.

History & Provenance

The panel is housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, indicating its significance as a cultural and historical artifact.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Text, Folio 64 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)?

Text, Folio 64 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) was painted by Unknown in 14.

Where can I see Text, Folio 64 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)?

Text, Folio 64 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Text, Folio 64 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)?

Text, Folio 64 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is associated with Byzantine icon painting.