Antique Jain Cosmology Manuscript Illustrating Cosmic Geography

This antique Jain cosmology manuscript painting originates from Western India and dates to the late 19th century. Created on handmade paper using natural mineral pigments and organic inks, the folio reflects the Jain scholarly tradition of visualizing metaphysical concepts through structured diagrams.

Rooted in cosmological texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Laghu-kshetra-samasa, the manuscript presents the universe as an eternal and precisely ordered system. Symbolic forms and handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script explain the division of the cosmos into multiple realms, cosmic measurements, and moral geography.

Visible patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear confirm age and authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, this manuscript holds long-term scholarly and collector value.

Key Highlights

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

Technical Specifications

USP

Rare Jain cosmology manuscript illustrating classical cosmic geography.

Story & Symbolism

The manuscript visually communicates Jain cosmology as a structured and eternal universe governed by moral law.