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Leaf from a Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals)

Bhadrabahu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a yellowed, aged page with writing and artwork. The left side contains black text in a foreign language, possibly written in Sanskrit, with some red text and accents. There are blue and red circular designs on either side of the text. The right side features a blue and red artwork with gold details, depicting multiple human figures. The artwork is divided into sections with two larger sections on top and bottom. The top section shows three figures and the bottom section shows one figure. The background of the page is a light beige color. The artwork and text are likely from an ancient or religious text. The page appears worn and torn in some areas.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Culture
India (Gujarat)
Dimensions
598 × 234 px
Public Domain
Yes
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