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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Page with a light-brown background, slightly darker in center. Black text written in a foreign language, likely in a single column, occupying most of page. Text arranged in lines from top to bottom. Two thin red vertical lines, one on each side of page. Three red circular marks: one on left edge, one on right edge, and one on right side of page. Small black symbol in bottom-right corner. Page appears aged, with visible signs of wear.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Culture
India (Gujarat)
Dimensions
598 × 267 px
Public Domain
Yes
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