Antique Jain cosmology manuscript folio

This historic Jain cosmology manuscript painting belongs to the Western Indian Jain manuscript tradition and dates to the late 19th century. Created on handmade paper with natural mineral pigments and ink, the folio reflects a disciplined visual system used to convey complex philosophical ideas.

Inspired by Jain texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Uttaradhyayana Sutra, the manuscript visually maps the universe as eternal and structured, divided into Urdhva Loka, Madhya Loka, and Adho Loka. Diagrammatic imagery and handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script work together to explain cosmic space, moral order, and time cycles.

Natural patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear confirm the manuscript’s age and authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, it carries strong academic significance and long-term collector value.

Key Highlights

• Late 19th-century Jain cosmology folio
• Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script
• Natural pigments on handmade paper
• Authentic age-related patina
• Museum-grade religious manuscript

Technical Specifications

USP

Extremely rare original Jain cosmology manuscript preserved in museum-grade condition.

Story & Symbolism

The folio visually communicates Jain metaphysics, presenting the cosmos as an ethical framework guiding the soul toward liberation.