Antique Jain Cosmology Manuscript with Diagrammatic Form

This antique Jain cosmology manuscript painting originates from Western India and dates to the late 19th century. Executed on handmade paper with mineral pigments and organic ink, it demonstrates the Jain scholarly approach to visual instruction.

Drawing from traditions including the Sangrahani Sutra and Uttaradhyayana Sutra, the manuscript presents cosmological concepts through symbolic and diagrammatic imagery. Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script accompanies the visuals, guiding interpretation and study.

Natural patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear confirm the folio’s authenticity. Preserved as a disbound manuscript leaf, it carries enduring academic and collector significance.

Key Highlights

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

Technical Specifications

USP

An original Jain manuscript combining cosmological diagrams with scholarly text.

Story & Symbolism

The folio expresses Jain cosmology as a rational and eternal cosmic framework.