Buddhist Manuscript: Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Verses (Sanskrit: Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita) with Decorated Wooden Sutra Covers
early 12th century
Description
An incomplete manuscript comprised of thirteen detached leaves and decorated wooden upper and lower covers. One cover depicts a seated Bodhisattva Prajñaparamita, the other depicts the Buddha surrounded by a mandorla. The thirteen leaves are manuscript folios 62-67, 75-79, 81, and 83.
Dimensions
H. 56.7 x W. 5.6 cm (22 5/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
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