One of Three Leaves from the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamitasutra)

One of Three Leaves from the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamitasutra)

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1155 - 1185 Painting Watercolor

1995.241c

Art Institute of Chicago

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