Fragment of a manuscript of the Sutra of Accumulated Treasures (Dabaoji jing)
This fragmentary scripture encapsulates the grace of Tang-dynasty “sutra script,” the formal hand used for copying scriptures. Regular spacing within characters and columns imparts a stately quality; fluidity of line and the occasional looping flourishes inject sumptuous elegance.
Artwork Details
- 唐 佚名 佛像詩贊 殘卷
- Title: Fragment of a manuscript of the Sutra of Accumulated Treasures (Dabaoji jing)
- Artist: Unidentified artist , (late 7th–early 8th century)
- Period: Tang dynasty (618–907)
- Date: ca. 700
- Culture: China
- Medium: Ink on brown paper
- Dimensions: 9 1/8 x 31 3/4 in. (23.2 x 80.6 cm)
- Classification: Calligraphy
- Credit Line: Gift of Li Yung-ch'uan, 1946
- Object Number: 46.98
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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