Antique Jain Cosmology Manuscript with Diagrammatic Imagery

This antique Jain cosmology manuscript painting originates from Western India and dates to the late 19th century. Created on handmade paper using mineral pigments and ink, the folio exemplifies Jain methods of visually mapping metaphysical concepts.

Based on Jain texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Uttaradhyayana Sutra, the manuscript presents symbolic diagrams explaining the universe’s structure and moral order. Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script supports the visual content.

Natural patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear attest to age and authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, it remains a significant scholarly and collector piece.

Key Highlights

• Late 19th-century Jain cosmology manuscript
• Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari text
• Natural mineral pigments
• Authentic age-related wear
• Museum-grade religious artifact

Technical Specifications

USP

Extremely rare original Jain cosmology manuscript folio.

Story & Symbolism

The manuscript reflects Jain cosmology as a precise visual guide to spiritual progression.