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Text, Folio 68 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

c. 1475–1500

Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century

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Medium
Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Measurements
Overall: 12.5 x 25.7 cm (4 15/16 x 10 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Edward L. Whittemore Fund 1932.119.68.a
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Not on view
Print
A horizontally oriented rectangular folio features dense rows of black-inked script on aged paper. Two vertical red bands frame a central section containing a solid red circle and gold-accented characters. Frequent red vertical slashes separate words across horizontal rows, while narrow columns of smaller text fill the left and right margins. The script is precise and uniform, set against a background showing slight wear along the bottom edge.

Text, Folio 68 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

c. 1475–1500

Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century

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