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Leaf from a Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals)

Bhadrabahu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular, aged-looking manuscript page with uneven edges. The left side is mostly filled with black text written in a non-Latin script. Three circular designs are present on the left side, one in the middle and one on each side; each circle has a red and blue border and a brown center. The right side of the page features a red-bordered rectangle containing a blue background with gold and red illustrations. The illustrations depict multiple figures; some are humanoid, and some have animal features. 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 × 247 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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