Leaf from a Manichaean book MIK III 4974
Leaf from a Manichaean book MIK III 4974 is a fragment of Manichaean manuscripts collected in Germany Berlin Asian Art Museum, drawn in the 10th century, 20 At the beginning of the century, it was discovered by German Turpan expedition team in Xinjiang Gaochang Ancient City. The remaining page is 7.9 cm long and 15.5 cm wide, with an illuminated manuscript illustration drawn in the center of the front. The upper part of the book is written with Middle Persian Benediction The scriptures indicate that this fragment originally belonged to a Manichae Liturgical book. Image analysis There is no decorative pattern on the back of the torn page, only two columns of verses are written vertically in black. On the left and right sides of the front, there are two columns with a total of 12 lines of scripture written in black. The four corners of the page are decorated with human figures and patterns. The most conspicuous middle position is occupied by a large illustration. Hungary Asian religious art historian Aurel Stein named the illustrations "The Fruit of the Religion" () and "Light Redemption with the Hand of God" (), because this picture illustrates the core of Manichaeism Soteirology-saving