Rare Jain Cosmology Manuscript Folio

This rare Jain cosmology manuscript painting was created in Western India during the late 19th century. Produced on handmade paper using natural mineral pigments and ink, the folio reflects the Jain scholarly tradition of diagrammatic cosmological representation.

Inspired by Jain cosmological texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Brihat Sangrahani, the manuscript maps the universe into hierarchical realms and cosmic zones. Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari annotations provide explanatory detail on planetary systems, spatial divisions, and time cycles (Aras).

Visible patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear confirm age and authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, it retains strong academic and collector significance.

Key Highlights

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

Technical Specifications

USP

Extremely rare Jain manuscript illustrating classical cosmological doctrine.

Story & Symbolism

The manuscript reflects Jain metaphysical thought through precise visual mapping of the cosmos.