ManuscriptsTibetan18th century

Astasahasrika Prajnaparamita Sutra

18th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Medium

Gold, blue, and black pigment paper, with red fabric protectors and wooden covers

Culture

Tibetan

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

overall: H.23 x W. 70.5 x D. 14.5 cm (9 1/16 x 27 3/4 x 5 11/16 in.) each page: H. 31 x D. 69 cm (12 3/16 x 27 3/16 in.)

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