Who painted Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"?

Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra" was painted by Unknown.

Where can I see Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"?

Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra" is held by Detroit Institute of Arts.

Artwork

Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"

Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra" is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. The work is a painted manuscript identified as the Tantric Manuscript titled “Sangrahani Sutra.

About this work

Overview

The work is a painted manuscript identified as the Tantric Manuscript titled “Sangrahani Sutra.” It is classified as a painting rather than a printed text, indicating that the images and script were applied by hand onto the support.

Subject & Meaning

The title references the Sangrahani Sutra, a text associated with tantric Buddhist practice. The manuscript likely contains visual representations intended to accompany or elucidate the sutra’s teachings, serving a ritual or instructional function.

Technique & Style

As a painted manuscript, the piece would have been created using pigments applied directly onto a prepared surface such as paper or cloth. The style would reflect the conventions of tantric iconography, employing symbolic motifs and color schemes typical of the tradition.

History & Provenance

Specific details about the manuscript’s origin, date, or ownership are not provided. Its classification as a tantric work suggests it may have been produced within a monastic or esoteric artistic workshop.