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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. A page from an ancient Tantric manuscript, known as the 'Sangrahani Sutra', is presented.

About this work

Overview

A page from an ancient Tantric manuscript, known as the 'Sangrahani Sutra', is presented. The text is densely written in an unidentified script.

Technique & Style

The text is rendered in black ink on a yellowed background, flanked by red lines, with select words highlighted in red. The script is unfamiliar and densely packed, with no accompanying illustrations.

Subject & Meaning

The content of the text is difficult to decipher due to the unknown script, but the overall appearance suggests a religious or spiritual context, consistent with Tantric traditions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known