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. A page from an ancient Tantric manuscript, known as the 'Sangrahani Sutra', is preserved at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
A page from an ancient Tantric manuscript, known as the 'Sangrahani Sutra', is preserved at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The manuscript is written in an unknown script, likely related to Sanskrit or another ancient Indian language.
Technique & Style
The text is arranged in a grid, separated by red lines, and written in dark ink with certain letters and symbols highlighted in red. The page shows signs of aging, with yellowing, stains, and tears.
Subject & Meaning
The manuscript is likely a religious text or a collection of stories, given its Tantric designation and the style of its script and illumination.
Artist & collection
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Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"
Tantric Manuscript, "Sangrahani Sutra"