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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. The "Sangrahani Sutra" is a Tantric Manuscript presented as a painted image of a parchment.

About this work

Overview

The "Sangrahani Sutra" is a Tantric Manuscript presented as a painted image of a parchment. It combines text in an unidentified script with symbolic motifs, conveying a religious character rooted in Eastern traditions.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a sacred text, likely of Hindu or Buddhist origin, given the Tantric context. The inclusion of specific motifs (yellow circles with blue and red surrounds) may symbolize spiritual concepts or mantras, though their exact meaning depends on the untranslated script.

Technique & Style

Executed in a limited color palette, the manuscript features black ink text on a light-brown, red-speckled parchment, simulating aging. The decorative elements are geometric and symmetrical, with yellow, blue, and red used for the motifs.

Context

The work reflects the artistic and religious practices of Tantric traditions within Hinduism or Buddhism, characterized by the use of symbolic imagery and potentially esoteric texts.

History & Provenance

No specific historical or provenance details are provided for the "Sangrahani Sutra" manuscript, leaving its exact origins and date uncertain.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known