Text, Folio 98 (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

Byzantine icon painting Classical Antiquity Religious

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Text, Folio 98 (verso), 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 is a long wooden block with three rectangular panels carved into it. Each panel is packed with tiny, precise lines forming neat rows of text. The wood shows some wear, and small metal pegs hold the panels in place. The text looks like an ancient script, likely carved by hand. It’s part of a much longer manuscript—just one page from a huge collection of Buddhist teachings. If you want to see more of this kind of object, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.