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Text, Folio 52 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

Text, Folio 52 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488
Text, Folio 52 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra, by Unknown, unspecified, 1488

Text, Folio 52 (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 a densely written text in a flowing script.

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Overview

A page from a Kalpa-sutra manuscript, featuring a densely written text in a flowing script.

Technique & Style

The text is arranged in neat rows, framed by a thin red border, with certain words highlighted in red. A prominent red circle is centered on the page, possibly indicating a significant passage or symbol.

Subject & Meaning

The page contains a written text, likely of religious or philosophical significance, as part of a larger manuscript.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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