Antique Jain Cosmology Manuscript with Diagrammatic Teachings

This antique Jain cosmology manuscript painting was created in Western India during the late 19th century. Painted on handmade paper using natural mineral pigments and ink, the folio exemplifies Jain traditions of visual cosmological instruction.

Based on Jain texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Uttaradhyayana Sutra, the manuscript illustrates the universe through structured symbolic diagrams. Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script accompanies the imagery, reinforcing its doctrinal and educational purpose.

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

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

Technical Specifications

USP

Extremely rare original Jain cosmology manuscript folio.

Story & Symbolism

The manuscript functions as a visual guide to Jain metaphysical principles.