Antique Jain Manuscript Depicting the Structure of Reality

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 ink, the folio represents Jain methods of translating metaphysical theory into visual form.

Drawing from texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Brihat Sangrahani, the manuscript presents symbolic diagrams that explain the universe’s structure, realms of existence, and cosmic measurements. Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script supports interpretation.

Natural patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear confirm authenticity and age. Preserved as a disbound folio, it offers enduring value for collectors and institutions.

Key Highlights

• Late 19th-century Jain cosmology manuscript
• Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari text
• Natural mineral pigments on handmade paper
• Authentic historical wear
• Museum-grade Jain manuscript artifact

Technical Specifications

USP

Extremely rare Jain cosmology manuscript of scholarly importance.

Story & Symbolism

The manuscript presents Jain cosmology as an eternal framework governing existence.