Monk preaching to a disciple with a lay audience, folio 2 (recto) from a Parshvanatha Charitra (Life and Stories of Lord Parshva) of Bhavadeva-suri

c. 1275–1300

Gum tempera and ink on palm leaf

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In the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland — check current display status with the museum.

FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

The book on the stand is called "substitute teacher" and refers to the monk's legitimate lineage of knowledge.

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

The book on the stand is called "substitute teacher" and refers to the monk's legitimate lineage of knowledge.

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