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Text, Folio 42 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

Text, Folio 42 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488
Text, Folio 42 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Text, Folio 42 (recto), 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. A page from a Kalpa-sutra manuscript, featuring dense, multicolored text arranged in neat rows.

About this work

Overview

A page from a Kalpa-sutra manuscript, featuring dense, multicolored text arranged in neat rows.

Technique & Style

The text is written in black, red, and pink ink, with a red circle and white dot motif interrupting the text block. Red lines frame the text, creating a border effect.

Subject & Meaning

The content is a written text, likely of religious or philosophical significance, as Kalpa-sutras are Jain scriptures.

History & Provenance

The page is part of a larger manuscript, with other similar pages potentially held by The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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