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A Tirthankara and the Eight Auspicious Symbols; Page from a Dispersed Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a colorful illustration of a central figure surrounded by various symbols and smaller figures. The central figure is a man with dark hair, wearing a robe, sitting cross-legged on a platform. He has a halo around his head and is positioned in the center of the image. There are two smaller figures on either side of the central figure. The figure on the left appears to be a man with dark hair, and the figure on the right appears to be a woman with dark hair. The background of the image is blue, with a red border around the edges. There are various symbols and designs throughout the image, including: * A row of four objects at the top, including what appears to be a vase, a lamp, and other decorative items * A pair of circular designs on either side of the central figure's head * A geometric pattern at the bottom of the image * A series of auspicious symbols, including: + A wheel + A lotus flower + A parasol + A vase + A pair of fish + A banner + A conch shell + A pair of legs crossed The overall style of the image suggests that it is a page from an illuminated manuscript, possibly a Jain text. The colors used are vibrant and bold, with a focus on red, blue, and gold.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Culture
India (Gujarat)
Dimensions
443 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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