Antique Jain Cosmology Manuscript Preserved on Handmade Paper

This antique Jain cosmology manuscript painting originates from Western India and dates to the late 19th century. Created on handmade paper using natural mineral pigments and ink, the folio reflects Jain efforts to document cosmic knowledge visually.

Influenced by texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Brihat Sangrahani, the manuscript presents the universe as eternal, structured, and morally ordered. Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari text accompanies symbolic diagrams explaining cosmic space and time.

Natural patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear confirm authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, it remains a valuable artifact for collectors and institutions.

Key Highlights

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

Technical Specifications

USP

Extremely rare original Jain cosmology manuscript preserved with historical integrity.

Story & Symbolism

The manuscript illustrates Jain cosmology as a spiritual and ethical map of existence.