Fragmentary page from a Prajnaparamita Sutra manuscript

Page featuring four lines of text above illumination depicting four deities in blue squares against red background; bottom right corner of page torn away

Fragmentary page from a Prajnaparamita Sutra manuscript

Location
Toling
Date
11th century
Dimensions
7 1/8 x 19 1/8 in. (18 x 48.6 cm)
Collection

Private collection, Switzerland

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