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Text, Folio 5 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra

Text, Folio 5 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488
Text, Folio 5 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Text, Folio 5 (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 an ancient manuscript, specifically a Kalpa-sutra text.

About this work

Overview

This artwork is a page from an ancient manuscript, specifically a Kalpa-sutra text. The page features handwritten text with decorative elements.

Technique & Style

The text is rendered in a calligraphic style, with certain letters and symbols embellished with intricate designs. Red accents are used to highlight specific parts of the text, adding visual interest to the page.

Subject & Meaning

The content of the text is not immediately clear, as it is written in an unfamiliar script. The red circles and lines may serve to organize or emphasize certain passages.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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