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Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, narrow, aged, brown paper scroll with black text. The scroll is divided into three sections by two small circular holes. The paper has rough, uneven edges and appears to be old and worn. The text is written in a language that appears to be in a non-Latin script, likely an ancient language. The text is arranged in lines that run horizontally across the scroll. The background of the image is a plain beige color. The scroll is laid flat and oriented horizontally. The overall appearance suggests an ancient manuscript. 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
595 × 82 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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