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Page from a Dispersed Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Page with black text written in a foreign language, likely an ancient script, on yellowed parchment or paper with rough edges. Two red vertical lines run along the left and right sides. Three red circular marks are present: one on the left side, one on the right side, and one in the lower right corner. A small line of text appears at the top. The background of the page is beige.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Culture
India (Gujarat)
Dimensions
599 × 268 px
Public Domain
Yes
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