Antique Jain Manuscript Representing 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 demonstrates Jain methods of visualizing cosmic geography.

Rooted in Jain literature such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Uttaradhyayana Sutra, the manuscript illustrates the eternal universe through symbolic diagrams and handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari text. These elements explain cosmic regions, planetary movement, and moral structure.

Natural patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear attest to age and authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, it remains a significant scholarly and collector piece.

Key Highlights

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

Technical Specifications

USP

Extremely rare original Jain cosmology manuscript folio.

Story & Symbolism

The folio presents Jain cosmology as a rational, spatial system guiding ethical conduct and spiritual ascent.