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This antique Jain cosmology manuscript painting originates from Western India and dates to the late 19th century, reflecting the Jain scholarly tradition of visualizing metaphysical principles through manuscript illustration. Created on handmade paper using natural mineral pigments, organic binders, and ink, the folio functioned as an educational and contemplative tool.

Informed by Jain cosmological texts such as the Sangrahani Sutra and Brihat Sangrahani, the manuscript presents the universe as eternal and precisely structured. Diagrammatic imagery and handwritten Sanskrit and Devanagari script explain the organization of Urdhva Loka, Madhya Loka (Jambudvipa), and Adho Loka, along with planetary systems and cyclical time (Aras).

Visible patina, pigment mellowing, and paper wear confirm authenticity and age. Preserved as a disbound folio, it carries enduring scholarly relevance and collector value.

Key Highlights

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

Technical Specifications

USP

Extremely rare, original Jain cosmology manuscript preserved in museum-grade condition.

Story & Symbolism

The manuscript reflects Jain cosmology as a rational and ethical map of the universe guiding the soul toward liberation.