Text, Folio 95 (verso), 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

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Text, Folio 95 (verso), 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 is a long wooden block covered in tiny, evenly carved squares. The squares form rows of text, all identical in size and spacing. Two small white dots sit near the center, like bookmarks. The text looks like an ancient script, packed tightly in neat lines. It’s clearly meant to be printed, not just read by hand. If you like this kind of old printed text, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.