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Leaf from a Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals)

Bhadrabahu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A rectangular piece of aged paper with curved edges and a beige background. The left side contains dense lines of black text written in a foreign script. Three circular designs are present on the page: one on the far left, one in the center, and one on the far right. Each circular design features a brown center surrounded by red and blue borders. The right side of the paper has a large blue rectangle with a red border, containing a large circular gold design with a figure in the center and intricate patterns. The blue rectangle is surrounded by red borders and additional intricate designs. The background of the image behind the paper is solid beige.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Culture
India (Gujarat)
Dimensions
599 × 248 px
Public Domain
Yes
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