Top cover, from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra)

Creator

Unknown

Title

Collection

Indian Art - Medieval

Creation date

Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina)

Culture

Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Paintings: Nepal, Kathmandu

Technique

Covers: Gum tempera, colors, and paper on wood; pages: gum tempera and ink on palm leaves