Text, Folio 70 (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 70 (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

This image shows a long, narrow piece of wood with three rectangular sections of text. The text is in a language that looks like it might be from South Asia, but it's not clear what it says. The wood is light brown and has a smooth surface. The text is written in a dark color and is arranged in horizontal lines. There are small holes at the top of the wood, which might have been used to attach it to something else. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the art and culture of the Indian subcontinent, you might want to check out the work of artist Unknown.