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 object is a single folio from the tantric text known as the Sangrahani Sutra.

About this work

Overview

The object is a single folio from the tantric text known as the Sangrahani Sutra. Rendered on a light‑colored support, the page combines script with decorative borders, presenting a compact example of devotional manuscript production.

Subject & Meaning

The central field contains the sutra’s verses written in a non‑Latin script, organized in orderly rows and columns. Red highlights mark particular terms or passages, indicating their ritual significance within the tantric tradition.

Technique & Style

Ink in black forms the primary calligraphy, while pigments of red and blue outline ornamental motifs along the margins. The careful brushwork and precise line work reflect the meticulous hand of a trained scribe‑artist, typical of manuscript illumination in this cultural milieu.

Context

Such manuscripts were produced for use in esoteric practices and were often circulated among monastic or initiatory circles. While the specific origin of this folio is not recorded, similar works are held in collections such as the Detroit Institute of Arts, which houses a broader range of religious manuscripts from the region.