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Leaf from a Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals)

Bhadrabahu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, narrow, horizontal piece of aged paper with text and illustrations. The paper is off-white with rough, uneven edges. The left side contains black text written in a non-Latin script, likely in multiple columns. There are decorative elements including a blue and gold design on the right side. The design features a blue background with gold illustrations. A red line borders the text on the left and right sides. There are blue and gold geometric designs, one on either side, near the top. A circular blue and gold design is positioned near the center. The background behind the paper is plain and off-white. The artwork is titled "Leaf from a Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals)" by "Bhadrabahu".

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Culture
India (Gujarat)
Dimensions
599 × 237 px
Public Domain
Yes
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