Historic Jain Manuscript Depicting the Structure of the Cosmos

This historic Jain cosmology manuscript painting was produced in Western India during the late 19th century. Executed on handmade paper using natural mineral pigments and ink, the folio exemplifies the Jain tradition of diagrammatic cosmological instruction.

Referencing classical Jain texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Laghu-kshetra-samasa, the manuscript maps the universe into hierarchical realms and spatial zones. Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari annotations explain planetary distances, time cycles (Aras), and the ethical structure governing existence.

Age-related patina, pigment softening, and paper wear confirm authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, the manuscript remains an important artifact for collectors and institutions.

Key Highlights

• Late 19th-century Jain cosmology manuscript
• Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script
• Natural pigments on handmade paper
• Authentic historical patina
• Museum-grade collectible folio

Technical Specifications

USP

Extremely rare Jain cosmology manuscript with strong scholarly importance.

Story & Symbolism

The manuscript communicates Jain metaphysics through visual mapping of cosmic order and moral progression.