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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1924.71
People
Attributed to Cao Gongyi, Chinese (6th-7th century)
Title
Section from Chapter 35 of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (Boreboluomiduo jing)
Other Titles
Alternate Title: Prajñaparamita Sutra
Classification
Manuscripts
Work Type
handscroll
Date
dated 608
Places
Creation Place: East Asia, China
Period
Sui dynasty, 581-618
Culture
Chinese
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/209812

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Handscroll; ink on paper
Dimensions
H. 23.2 x W. 611 cm (9 1/8 x 240 9/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Signed: Signature reading "Cao Gongyi"

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, First Fogg Expedition to China (1923-1924)
Accession Year
1924
Object Number
1924.71
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 2740 Buddhist II, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 11/15/2016 - 05/31/2017

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