Artwork
Text, Folio 129 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)
Text, Folio 129 (recto), 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 long, narrow wooden board, likely from an ancient manuscript, features rows of tiny holes forming text.
About this work
Overview
A long, narrow wooden board, likely from an ancient manuscript, features rows of tiny holes forming text. The board is worn and light brown, with two small metal rings on its sides.
Technique & Style
The text is arranged in neat, parallel lines, filling most of the board. The holes are evenly spaced and appear to be carved or punched into the wood, suggesting a precise and labor-intensive technique.
History & Provenance
The script and style of the text suggest an early origin, potentially from a historical manuscript. The board is associated with The Cleveland Museum of Art, indicating a possible provenance or connection to the institution.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
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