Artwork
Folio 2 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra and Story of Kalakacharya
Folio 2 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra and Story of Kalakacharya is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1287 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A narrow, worn strip of paper bearing handwritten text in an unidentified language, with faded brown edges and a small hole near the center.
About this work
Overview
A narrow, worn strip of paper bearing handwritten text in an unidentified language, with faded brown edges and a small hole near the center.
Technique & Style
The text is written in a neat, careful hand, with variations in ink darkness suggesting uneven fading over time. The paper is thin and creased, indicating age and handling.
History & Provenance
This folio is part of a larger work, a Kalpa-sutra and Story of Kalakacharya, and is held by The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
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Text: Folio 2 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
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Folio 2 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra and Story of Kalakacharya
Text: Folio 2 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra
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