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Text, Folio 33 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra

Text, Folio 33 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488
Text, Folio 33 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Text, Folio 33 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra is an unspecified painting by the Mughal Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1488 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This artwork is a page from a handwritten manuscript, specifically the verso side of folio 33, featuring a Kalpa-sutra text.

About this work

Overview

This artwork is a page from a handwritten manuscript, specifically the verso side of folio 33, featuring a Kalpa-sutra text.

Technique & Style

The text is written in black ink, with red accents and decorative elements, including a thin border and circular motifs at the top corners. The handwriting is neat and arranged in rows, suggesting a carefully copied manuscript.

Context

The manuscript is part of a larger book, as indicated by the page number '33' in the bottom-right corner. The style of handwriting and decoration is reminiscent of other traditional manuscripts.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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