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Folio from a Manuscript of the Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A long, narrow, curved piece of parchment with writing on it. The parchment is off-white and has darker areas at both ends. It is divided into three sections by two small circular holes. The text on it is black and written in a language that appears to be an ancient script. The text is arranged in lines, with many lines of text in each section. The parchment appears to be old and worn. It is against a background that resembles a light-colored wood surface. The image is in black and white. The title of the work is "Folio from a Manuscript of the Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1090
Medium
Ink and color on palm leaf
Culture
India (Bengal) or Bangladesh
Dimensions
600 × 126 px
Public Domain
Yes
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