One of Three Leaves from the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamitasutra)
Unknown
Pala period, c. 1160-1180
Medium
Opaque watercolor aand ink on palm leaf
Dimensions
6.4 × 43.8 cm (2 1/2 × 17 1/4 in.)
Classification
watercolor
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
202340
About the Artist
Unknown
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