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Text, Folio 85 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)

Unknown , 14

Text, Folio 85 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), by Unknown, unspecified, 14
Text, Folio 85 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), by Unknown, unspecified, 14

Text, Folio 85 (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. This wooden block is part of a set used for printing a Buddhist scripture, the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra.

Accession no.
1938.301.85.a
Credit line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund

About this work

Overview

This wooden block is part of a set used for printing a Buddhist scripture, the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra. It features three rectangular sections with evenly spaced dots that form a grid-like pattern.

Technique & Style

The dots on the block are used for woodblock printing, a technique where ink is applied to transfer text onto paper. The uniform arrangement of dots suggests a high level of craftsmanship.

Context

The block is one of many used to print the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines, a significant Buddhist text. The use of woodblock printing allowed for mass production of the scripture.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Text, Folio 85 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)?

Text, Folio 85 (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 85 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)?

Text, Folio 85 (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 85 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)?

Text, Folio 85 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is associated with Byzantine icon painting.