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Text, Folio 42 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

c. 1475–1500

Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century

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Medium
Gum tempera, ink, and gold on paper
Measurements
Overall: 12.5 x 25.7 cm (4 15/16 x 10 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Edward L. Whittemore Fund 1932.119.42.a
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Location
Not on view
Print
A horizontally oriented tan paper is inked with dense rows of black script punctuated by red vertical strokes and characters. A large, solid red circle sits centrally within the text. Thick red vertical lines border the main writing area, while smaller script occupies the right margin. The paper exhibits vertical gray stains on the far left, providing a weathered contrast to the vibrant red markings and crisp calligraphy.

Text, Folio 42 (recto), from a Kalpa-sutra

c. 1475–1500

Western India, Gujarat, last quarter of the 15th century

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