Text, Folio 64 (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 64 (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 image shows a long, narrow, rectangular piece of wood with three sections of text. The text is written in a foreign language and is divided into three sections, each with a hole in the center. The wood is light brown and has a smooth surface. The text is written in a dark brown ink and is densely packed, with no visible spaces between the lines. The writing is uniform and appears to be handwritten. The overall appearance of the image suggests that it is an ancient manuscript or text. If you're interested in learning more about this piece, you can find it at The Cleveland Museum of Art.