Photo of collection object Monk Teaching Lay Disciple: Colophon page from a Kalpa-sutra and Story of Kalakacharya of Devachandra
Monk Teaching Lay Disciple: Colophon page from a Kalpa-sutra and Story of Kalakacharya of Devachandra, 1279. Gum tempera and ink on palm leaf, Overall: 4.7 x 35.6 cm (1 7/8 x 14 in.). Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1971.124. CC0.

Monk Teaching Lay Disciple: Colophon page from a Kalpa-sutra and Story of Kalakacharya of Devachandra

1279

Maker Unknown

Indian and Southeast Asian Art

Monk Teaching Lay Disciple: Colophon page from a Kalpa-sutra and Story of Kalakacharya of Devachandra, 1279. Western India, Gujarat, Patan (Anahillapura), reign of King Sarangadeva of the Vaghela dynasty (1275-1297). Gum tempera and ink on palm leaf; overall: 4.7 x 35.6 cm (1 7/8 x 14 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1971.124
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Painting
Formatted Medium
Gum tempera and ink on palm leaf
Medium
gum, tempera, ink, palm, leaf
Dimensions
Overall: 4.7 x 35.6 cm (1 7/8 x 14 in.)
Inscribed
Inscription: Sri Anahillapure Maharajadhiraja Sri Sarangadevasya Vijayarajye Likhitam on the fifth day of the bright half of Jyestha, Samvat 1336" (AD1279)
Accession Number
1971.124
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
Rights Statement
CC0

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