Artwork

Text, Folio 145 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)

Text, Folio 145 (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 long, narrow wooden strip bears a dense arrangement of handwritten characters, filling most of its surface.

About this work

Overview

A long, narrow wooden strip bears a dense arrangement of handwritten characters, filling most of its surface. The text is organized into neat rows, with three evenly spaced circular holes along the top edge.

Technique & Style

The writing is executed in an old script, with characters packed tightly together. The text appears to have been either carved or pressed into the wood, resulting in a precise and uniform appearance.

History & Provenance

This object is part of a manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines, housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.