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The Eleven Principal Disciples (Ganadharas) of Mahavira, Folio 57 (verso), from a Kalpa-sutra

Cleveland Museum of Art

Rectangular, aged paper with darker edges and lighter center. Red vertical line on right and left edges. Three red circles, one on left, one on right, and one in center. Left side has 3x3 grid of 9 yellow figures in ornate arches; red background; blue square around central figure. Right side has black and red text.

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