Antique Jain Manuscript Illustrating Cosmic Geography
This antique Jain cosmology manuscript painting belongs to the Western Indian Jain manuscript tradition of the late 19th century. Created on handmade paper using mineral pigments and ink, the folio demonstrates Jain methods of visual cosmological representation.
Drawing upon Jain literature such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Uttaradhyayana Sutra, the manuscript visualizes the eternal universe through symbolic diagrams and handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script.
Natural patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear attest to 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 script
- Natural mineral pigments
- Authentic age-related wear
- Museum-grade religious artifact
Technical Specifications
| SKU | C0589 |
| Artwork Type | Jain cosmology manuscript painting |
| Dimensions | 12.5 × 21.5 cm 4.9 × 8.5 inches |
USP
Extremely rare original Jain cosmology manuscript folio.
Story & Symbolism
The manuscript conveys Jain cosmology as a precise spatial framework guiding ethical life and liberation.
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