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Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"

Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra", by Unknown, unspecified
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra", by Unknown, unspecified

Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra" is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. This page is from an ancient Tantric manuscript known as the 'Sangrahani Sutra', presented in a painted format.

About this work

Overview

This page is from an ancient Tantric manuscript known as the 'Sangrahani Sutra', presented in a painted format. The manuscript features text in an unfamiliar script, with certain passages highlighted.

Technique & Style

The text is arranged in rows, with key phrases or words accentuated in red against a backdrop of black script. The page's aged, yellowed appearance indicates significant age.

Subject & Meaning

The language used is not readily identifiable, but the manuscript's design and use of highlighting suggest a religious or spiritual significance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known