Historic Jain Manuscript Illustrating the Structure of the Cosmos

This historic Jain cosmology manuscript painting was created in Western India during the late 19th century. Rendered on handmade paper using mineral pigments and organic ink, it demonstrates the Jain practice of diagrammatic teaching.

Influenced by texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Laghu-kshetra-samasa, the manuscript presents the universe as a clearly ordered system. Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script supports interpretation and learning.

Visible patina, pigment softening, and paper wear attest to its authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, this piece holds strong scholarly and curatorial value.

Key Highlights

• Authentic late 19th-century Jain manuscript
• Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script
• Natural mineral pigments
• Original historical wear
• Museum-grade Jain cosmology artifact

Technical Specifications

USP

A well-preserved Jain manuscript conveying structured cosmological knowledge.

Story & Symbolism

The manuscript illustrates the Jain view of the universe as timeless and logically ordered.