Section of Mahaprajanaparamita Sutra (Dai hannya kyō)
Japanese Artist
This was probably the work of a devoted Buddhist who wrote out this sutra for devotional purposes rather than one by a professional scribe. Many mistakes were corrected in lengthy sentences between the lines.
Gift of John M. Crawford Jr.
11th-12th century
Handscroll fragment mounted as an album leaf, ink and gold on paper
10.5 x 12.8in
F75-18/18
Image and text: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 2023
Where you'll find this
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Permanent collection