Text, Folio 99 (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

Dominant colour

Text, Folio 99 (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, narrow piece of wood with three sections of text. The text is written in a grid pattern, with each section separated by a small gap. The text is written in a language that is not easily recognizable. The text is written in a dark ink that is evenly spaced and carefully crafted. The wood itself is a light brown color and has a smooth surface. There are no other visible markings or decorations on the wood. This text is part of a larger manuscript, and to learn more about its context and significance, you can explore the work of the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art.