Antique Jain Manuscript Illustrating Cosmic Geography

This antique Jain cosmology manuscript painting belongs to the Western Indian Jain manuscript tradition of the late 19th century. Created on handmade paper using mineral pigments and ink, the folio reflects Jain scholarly practices of diagrammatic cosmological representation.

Drawing upon Jain literature such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Uttaradhyayana Sutra, the manuscript visualizes the eternal universe through symbolic diagrams and handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script. These elements explain cosmic regions, planetary movement, and moral structure.

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

Key Highlights

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

Technical Specifications

USP

Extremely rare original Jain cosmology manuscript folio.

Story & Symbolism

The manuscript expresses Jain cosmology as a precise spatial system guiding ethical conduct and liberation.