Lot 516
  • 516

Anonymous (Tang dynasty)

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Anonymous (Tang dynasty)
  • BUDDHIST SUTRA IN REGULAR SCRIPT
  • ink on paper, handscroll
titled, the Great Maha Prajna Paramita Sutra, volume (juan) no. 434

Condition

-Paper bears a tanned tone due to age -The mounting has significantly stabilized the condition of the calligraphy -Considerable number of wormholes throughout the scroll
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