Artwork

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 painting is a page from a Tantric manuscript known as the 'Sangrahani Sutra'.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a page from a Tantric manuscript known as the 'Sangrahani Sutra'. It features text in an unfamiliar script, accompanied by illustrations.

Subject & Meaning

The page includes three illustrations: a spiral form, a turtle with a prominent shell and long tail, and a flowering plant with green leaves and pink blooms. These images likely relate to the text they accompany.

Technique & Style

The text is rendered in black ink, with red and yellow accents. The illustrations are characterized by bold lines and vibrant colors, executed in a straightforward style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known