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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 piece of aged paper with writing and illustrations. The paper is a light brown color. Most of the paper's surface is covered in black text written in a language that appears to be Sanskrit, arranged in lines from top to bottom. The text is divided into sections by circular designs in red, blue, and gold. On the right side, there is an illustration bordered in red. The illustration depicts a person in gold against a blue background with red and gold designs. Below this person are two additional gold figures on a blue and white background. The illustration also includes gold designs. The overall appearance suggests an ancient manuscript.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Culture
India (Gujarat)
Dimensions
598 × 248 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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