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Text, Folio 10 (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 1932.119.10.a
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Not on view
Print
A horizontally oriented painting on stained paper depicts a manuscript page with nine rows of rhythmic black script. Thin red vertical lines partition the characters, centered by a solid red circle. Thick red bands frame the text block, while faint red circular marks rest in the side margins. The bold black ink contrasts with the frayed, aged cream paper, creating a structured composition typical of traditional manuscript paintings on paper.

Text, Folio 10 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

c. 1475–1500

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

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