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 artwork is a page from a Tantric Buddhist manuscript, known as the 'Sangrahani Sutra'.

About this work

Overview

This artwork is a page from a Tantric Buddhist manuscript, known as the 'Sangrahani Sutra'. It is a painted representation of a sacred text.

Technique & Style

The text is rendered in black ink on a beige background, flanked by vertical red lines and adorned with blue and yellow floral motifs. The script is formal and cursive, with intricate flourishes, while the motifs are simple yet elegant, adding to the overall decorative effect.

Subject & Meaning

The page is a visual representation of a sacred Buddhist text, highlighting the importance of scripture in Tantric Buddhist traditions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known