Historic Jain Manuscript Depicting the Order of the Cosmos

This historic Jain cosmology manuscript painting was created in Western India during the late 19th century. Rendered on handmade paper with natural mineral pigments and ink, the folio reflects Jain scholarly traditions of diagrammatic cosmological instruction.

Influenced by texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Kalpasutra, the manuscript illustrates cosmic geography, planetary arrangements, and cycles of time. Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari annotations provide explanatory clarity to the visual diagrams.

Surface patina, pigment softening, and paper wear are consistent with age and confirm authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, it remains an important artifact for collectors and institutions.

Key Highlights

• Authentic late 19th-century Jain manuscript
• Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script
• Natural pigments on handmade paper
• Original historical wear and patina
• Museum-grade Jain religious artifact

Technical Specifications

USP

Rare Jain cosmology manuscript with strong academic and curatorial value.

Story & Symbolism

The folio conveys Jain cosmology as an eternal framework linking cosmic order with ethical discipline.