Antique Jain Cosmology Folio with Sanskrit Script

This antique Jain cosmology manuscript painting belongs to the Western Indian Jain manuscript tradition of the late 19th century. Executed on handmade paper using natural mineral pigments and ink, the folio demonstrates the Jain emphasis on visual clarity and structured cosmological representation.

Derived from Jain cosmological literature such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Laghu-kshetra-samasa, the manuscript presents the universe as an eternal and ordered system. Diagrammatic imagery combined with handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari text explains realms such as Madhya Loka (Jambudvipa), planetary arrangements, and temporal cycles.

Natural patina, softened pigments, and paper wear confirm authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, it holds lasting academic relevance and collector value.

Key Highlights

• Late 19th-century Jain cosmology manuscript folio
• Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script
• Natural mineral pigments on handmade paper
• Authentic patina and age-related wear
• Museum-grade collectible artifact

Technical Specifications

USP

Extremely rare original Jain cosmology manuscript preserved in authentic condition.

Story & Symbolism

The folio conveys Jain cosmology as a precise mapping of space, ethics, and spiritual ascent.