Historic Jain Manuscript Illustrating Cosmic Order

This historic Jain cosmology manuscript painting was produced in Western India during the late 19th century and reflects the Jain tradition of visualizing metaphysical concepts through precise diagrams and explanatory text. Executed on handmade paper using mineral pigments and ink, the folio served as a teaching and reference tool within monastic and scholarly settings.

Based on Jain cosmological literature such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Laghu-kshetra-samasa, the manuscript organizes the universe into distinct realms and regions. Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari inscriptions explain spatial relationships, planetary systems, and the cyclical nature of time (Aras).

Visible patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear confirm age and authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, it retains strong scholarly relevance and long-term collector appeal.

Key Highlights

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

Technical Specifications

USP

Extremely rare Jain cosmology manuscript with academic and curatorial importance.

Story & Symbolism

The manuscript reflects Jain cosmology as a rational, ordered system linking ethics, space, and spiritual progress.