Manuscript

CG2002-1-4

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number CG2002-1-4
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Section Asian
Materials Paper | Ink
Technique Calligraphy
Inscription Language Chinese Language
Description

A fragment of the Mahaprajnaparamita sutra featuring a dialog between Śāriputra and Subhūti about whether there is backsliding from supreme enlightenment depending on various modes of perception. The fragment has been glued to heavier rice paper for support.

Height 27.7 cm
Length 36.5 cm

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