{"product_id":"antique-jain-cosmology-folio-on-handmade-paper","title":"Antique Jain Cosmology Folio on Handmade Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Jain cosmology manuscript painting belongs to the Western Indian Jain manuscript tradition and dates to the late 19th century. Rendered on handmade paper with natural mineral pigments and ink, the folio demonstrates the disciplined visual language used to represent Jain cosmological principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on Jain texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Uttaradhyayana Sutra, the manuscript presents the universe as eternal and structured. Diagrammatic imagery combined with handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script maps realms including Urdhva Loka, Madhya Loka, and Adho Loka, while also addressing cosmic time cycles and spatial order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear confirm the manuscript’s age and authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, it offers strong scholarly relevance and long-term collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLate 19th-century Jain cosmology manuscript folio\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural pigments on handmade paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAuthentic age-related wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMuseum-grade collectible 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\u003eC0556\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\u003eAge \/ Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirca late 19th century\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural mineral pigments, ink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade paper manuscript\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage \/ Script\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSanskrit \/ Devanagari\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisbound folio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.8 × 22.9 cm\u003cbr\u003e4.6 × 9.0 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOld; authentic patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUSP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely rare original Jain cosmology manuscript in museum-grade condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStory \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe folio visually communicates Jain cosmology as an ethical and spatial system guiding the soul toward liberation beyond material realms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ganesh Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46388056686723,"sku":"C0556","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/6301\/7091\/files\/c0556_2.jpg?v=1769145301","url":"https:\/\/vishstores.in\/products\/antique-jain-cosmology-folio-on-handmade-paper","provider":"vishstores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}