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Text, folio 5 (verso), from Brahman Rishabhadatta's speech, from a Kalpa-sutra

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows two pages from an illuminated manuscript, side by side. The pages have a beige background with a floral border featuring red flowers, blue accents, and gold detailing. Each page contains a red rectangle with yellow text written in a non-Latin script. The text is arranged in multiple lines within the red rectangles. The pages are separated by a thin border. The overall design and layout suggest an ancient or medieval manuscript. The text and artwork are characteristic of traditional Indian or Buddhist manuscripts. The image presents a symmetrical composition, with identical design elements on both pages. The color scheme includes beige, red, yellow, blue, and gold. The floral border on both pages features similar patterns and motifs. The pages appear to be from a religious or philosophical text. The script and language used in the text are specific to ancient Indian or Buddhist traditions. The artwork and calligraphy are intricate and ornate. The image conveys a sense of cultural and historical significance.

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