{"product_id":"rare-jain-manuscript-from-classical-cosmology","title":"Rare Jain Manuscript from Classical Cosmology","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare Jain cosmology manuscript painting was created in Western India during the late 19th century. Produced on handmade paper with natural mineral pigments and ink, the folio reflects the Jain scholarly tradition of using diagrams and text to convey cosmological knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInfluenced by texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Kalpasutra, Jain cosmology divides the universe into distinct realms and cycles. The manuscript integrates handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script with symbolic imagery to explain cosmic structure, time cycles (Aras), and ethical order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear confirm age and authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, it offers strong academic and collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAuthentic late 19th-century Jain manuscript\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari text\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural pigments on handmade paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHistorical patina and wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMuseum-grade religious artifact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC0563\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtwork Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJain cosmology manuscript painting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 × 25.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e5.5 × 10 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUSP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely rare Jain cosmology manuscript of scholarly importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStory \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manuscript expresses Jain cosmology as a structured ethical universe guiding the soul toward liberation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ganesh Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46388056883331,"sku":"C0563","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/6301\/7091\/files\/c0563_2.jpg?v=1769145784","url":"https:\/\/vishstores.in\/en-in\/products\/rare-jain-manuscript-from-classical-cosmology","provider":"vishstores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}