唐 佚名 佛像詩贊 殘卷|Fragment of a manuscript of the Sutra of Accumulated Treasures (Dabaoji jing)
Unidentified artist
ca. 700 · Ink on brown paper · Asian Art
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.
- Artist
- Unidentified artist
- Date
- ca. 700
- Medium
- Ink on brown paper
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Li Yung-ch'uan, 1946
