Text, Folio 78 (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 78 (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 shows a long, narrow piece of wood with three rectangular sections of text. The text is written in a small, intricate script that is difficult to read. The wood is a light brown color with a smooth surface. The text is divided into three sections, each with a small hole at the top. The sections are separated by thin lines, and the text is written in a continuous flow without punctuation or capitalization. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. The Cleveland Museum of Art.