Leaf from a Manichaean book MIK III 6368

Leaf from a Manichaean book MIK III 6368 is a fragment of Manichaean manuscripts collected in Germany Berlin Asian Art Museum, drawn during the 8th-9th centuries, Was discovered in Xinjiang by German Turpan expedition team in the early 20th century.

The front illustration of the fragmented page is divided into two parts by the Sogdian text written in the vertical row in the middle, depicting two rows of Manichae priests or monks wearing white crowns and white robes.

Not only are flowers blooming on them, but a golden bird can be seen standing by, and two bunches of full-fruited grapes hang from the tops of the trees.

The illustration on the upper right originally depicted many musicians, but now there is only one Veena player wearing a blue robe and a gold belt.

He kneels on the green carpet, with his hands hidden in his sleeves on his chest as if he is performing a worship ceremony.

The Wiener player and the man in the worship ceremony are detailed on the back of the fragment.