Historic Jain Manuscript Mapping the Cosmic Order

This historic Jain cosmology manuscript painting was produced in Western India during the late 19th century. Rendered on handmade paper using mineral pigments and organic inks, it exemplifies the Jain tradition of diagrammatic cosmological teaching.

Inspired by texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Laghu-kshetra-samasa, the manuscript translates abstract cosmological theory into structured visual form. Symbolic diagrams illustrate the eternal universe and its realms, supported by handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script.

Patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear confirm age and authenticity. Preserved as a disbound folio, the manuscript offers lasting scholarly and collector value.

Key Highlights

• Authentic 19th-century Jain cosmology manuscript
• Handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari annotations
• Natural mineral pigments on handmade paper
• Original historical wear
• Museum-grade Jain manuscript

Technical Specifications

USP

Rare Jain manuscript presenting classical cosmological knowledge.

Story & Symbolism

The folio serves as a visual guide to Jain metaphysical understanding of the cosmos.