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Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, narrow, rectangular piece of aged brown paper or parchment with three sections. Two small round holes are present, one in the center of each of the two middle sections. The top and bottom edges are rough. The surface of the paper or parchment is covered with rows of small black text written in a language that appears to be an ancient script. The text is arranged in lines that run horizontally across each section. The background behind the paper or parchment is a plain beige color. The title is "Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1090
Medium
Opaque watercolor on palm leaf
Culture
India (Bengal) or Bangladesh
Dimensions
597 × 81 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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