Ancient Manuscript Pages

Collection of historical palm leaf manuscripts featuring scripts from the Perfection of Wisdom text, showcasing intricate ink calligraphy and ancient art techniques.

Text, Folio 149 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, folio 160 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, folio 166 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 48 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 141 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, folio 43 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, folio 52 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 149 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 33 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 176 (recto), Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 77 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 29 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 114 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 123 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 124 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 119 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 150 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 55 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 113 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 59 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 146 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 28 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 137 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 16 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 15 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 85 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 127 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 84 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 108 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 28 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 58 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 57 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, folio 44 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 41 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 17 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 106 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 110 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita ca. 1090 India (Bengal) or Bangladesh. Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita 74870

Text, Folio 88 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 114 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 81 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 61 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, folio 160 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 9 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery Paintings: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita ca. 1090 India (Bengal) or Bangladesh. Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita 74860

Text, folio 185 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 63 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 118 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 143 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 56 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 72 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 112 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 119 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, folio 168 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 34 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, folio 165 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, folio 49 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita ca. 1090 India (Bengal) or Bangladesh. Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita 74862

Text, Folio 104 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 106 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, folio 162 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 150 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 93 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita ca. 1090 India (Bengal) or Bangladesh. Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita 74869

Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita ca. 1090 India (Bengal) or Bangladesh. Folio from a Buddhist Manuscript of Pancavimsatisahasrika Prajnaparamita 74858

Text, Folio 15 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, folio 53 (verso), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 91 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Text, Folio 74 (recto), from a Manuscript of the Perfection of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita-sutra), Sunday, September 14, 1119 (year 239 of the Newar Samvat in the month of Ashvina). Eastern India, Bihar, Vikramashila Monastery. Painting: Nepal, Kathmandu. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaves; leaf: 5.4 x 56.2 cm (2 1/8 x 22 1/8 in.).

Ôhi (Stole) Made 1800-1868 Japan. Silk, gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper-strip, warp-float faced 4 1 satin weave with weft-float faced 1 2 ëZí twill interlacings of secondary binding warps and supplementary patterning wefts; lining silk, plain weave .

Trimming (France); 1909-2-166

Border (Denmark); muslin

Trimming; 1907-33-3

St, Stephan, north tower, north side, plan plan, Laurenz Spenning -

Mummy Wrapping with Spells from the Book of the Dead. Unknown

Strip bobbin with three different elongated motifs, anonymous, c. 1850 - c. 1899 Strip of natural -colored bobbin. The pattern consists of three different elongated motifs with oval details. The motifs are connected by a diamond-shaped grid, a lace-hole traly. The motifs are made in linen battle with openwork edges. In the middle motif, a double V-shaped edge has been realized with moes, made in shape. Along the underside of the strip runs a border of connected fan patterns. The top is finished with a simple straight decorative edge. One of the short sides is finished with a zoompje. Germany (possibly) linen (material) bobbin lace Strip of natural -colored bobbin. The pattern consists of three different elongated motifs with oval details. The motifs are connected by a diamond-shaped grid, a lace-hole traly. The motifs are made in linen battle with openwork edges. In the middle motif, a double V-shaped edge has been realized with moes, made in shape. Along the underside of the strip run

Leaf from a Prajnaparamita Manuscript Leaf from a Prajnaparamita Manuscript, 11th-12th century. Palm leaves, ink and color, 2 1/4 x 22 5/8 in. (5.7 x 57.5 cm). Asian Art 11th-12th century

Border (Belgium); linen; 1917-33-2

Woman's Ceremonial Skirt, 20th century, 219 x 40 in. (556.26 x 101.6 cm), Raffia; embroidery, appliqué, Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th century, Textiles are an important aspect of Kuba cultural tradition. They function both as aesthetic and ceremonial objects and are linked to Kuba ideas regarding social responsibility, ethnic identity, and religious belief. Men and women contribute equally to the production of the raffia cloth and in the creation and application of the designs. In this context the textiles symbolize concepts of cooperation, interdependency and familial responsibility which are highly valued in Kuba society.

Gochi gozo himitsusho Description of organs of body based on correct knowledge. 1301. Dochiku, 1184-1252. text. Manuscripts, Scrolls (Visual works). Spencer Collection. Manuscripts, Japanese, Anatomy, Organs (Anatomy)

Fragment of a Compendium of the Genealogy of Christ ca. 1230 British Written by Peter of Poitiers, chancellor at the University of Paris from 1193 to 1205, and frequently copied, the Compendium historiale in genealogia Christi is an account of world history in the form of a genealogical tree of Christ. In addition to line drawings of the Nativity and the biblical kings David and Zedekiah, the manuscript contains diagrams of the Mansions in the Desert (where the Israelites stopped during the Exodus), the Twelve Tribes of Israel, and the city of Jerusalem.. Fragment of a Compendium of the Genealogy of Christ 474852

Tale of the Wisteria Robe Tale of the Wisteria Robe, 15th century. Ink on mica-flecked paper, 6 5/8 x 405 1/4 in. (16.8 x 1029.3 cm). Asian Art 15th century

Border 16th century Italian. Border 222705

Salle II, 7., 1849 - 1850, Paris, Imprimerie nationale. Features artifacts from Assyria, focusing on antiquities and archaeological sites in Nineveh. Includes etchings

Leaf from a Prajnaparamita Manuscript Leaf from a Prajnaparamita Manuscript, 11th-12th century. Palm leaves, ink and color, 2 1/4 x 22 5/8 in. (5.7 x 57.5 cm). Asian Art 11th-12th century

Doggersbanklint.Elongated piece of ribbon, cut off on both sides, with two printed images on the front: left mermaid (man), To the right directed, blowing on a triton, which it retains with the right hand; In the left hand a flagpole, with Dutch flag, with inscription on white orbit; On the right of this on background Two ships, the left is the Dutch flag, the judge a white flag with cross; a cloud of smoke between the ships; Completely on the background of sea bars. Inscription: Doggersbank (s) Zoutman (2x).

Folio from a Gandavyuha Manuscript Folio from a Gandavyuha Manuscript, 12th century. Colors on palm leaf, 2 x 21 5/8 in. Asian Art 12th century

Sampler, Francisca Romaquera, Medium: silk embroidery, linen foundation Technique: cross stitch on plain weave, Long vertical panel with symbols of the Crucifixion, inscription and prayer. Possibly used as a stole., Spain, 1803, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

Dedicated back; 1789 (1789-00-00-1789-00-00);print on fabric, ribbons

Trimming (France); silk

Tibbits Brook route. Cartographic. Maps. 1837 - 1842. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division. Croton Aqueduct (N.Y.) , Altitudes , Charts, diagrams, etc., Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) , Altitudes , Charts, diagrams, etc., New York (N.Y.) , Altitudes , Charts, diagrams, etc., Water supply , New York (State) , New York

Materia medica. Arabic, spine. Mîrzâ Bâqir (fl. 19th c.). 1889 - 1890. Dioscorides Pedanius, of Anazarbos. text. Book covers. Spencer Collection. Medicine, Arab, Medicinal plants, Botany, Medical, Medicine, Greek and Roman

'Fragment of the Codex Tro-cortesiano (Codex de Madrid), reverse'. Museum: MUSEO DE AMERICA, MADRID, SPAIN.

Spine.. 1899 - 1902. bindings (gathered matter components), Book covers. Spencer Collection. Bookbinding

A Miraculous Tale: A Sutra Illustration A Miraculous Tale: A Sutra Illustration, 18th-19th century. Handscroll, ink and color on paper, 12 1/2 x 26 in. (31.8 x 66 cm). Asian Art 18th-19th century

Spine.. Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826). bindings (gathered matter components), Book covers. 1879. Spencer Collection. Bookbinding

Buddhist manuscript. unknown, scribe-copyist

Town of the journey from Mülberg to Regensburg. Churfurstag 1575

Spine. 1899 - 1902. bindings (gathered matter components), Book covers. Spencer Collection. Bookbinding

Town of the journey from Mülberg to Regensburg. Churfurstag 1575

Practical hints on decorative printing : with illustrations engraved on wood, and printed in colours at the type press / / by William Savage. | Library of Congress

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