Artwork

Text, Folio 113 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)

Text, Folio 113 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra) is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Unknown. It dates from 14 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. A wooden printing block featuring intricate carvings of text in a repeating pattern, likely used in traditional printing methods.

About this work

Overview

A wooden printing block featuring intricate carvings of text in a repeating pattern, likely used in traditional printing methods.

Technique & Style

The block is carved with rows of densely packed text, showcasing precise craftsmanship. The deep cuts create a clear contrast with the warm, earthy tone of the wood.

History & Provenance

The block is labeled with numbers and letters, indicating it was part of a larger set. It is associated with a manuscript of the Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra, a Buddhist scripture.