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Leaf from a Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals)

Bhadrabahu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a page from a book with text and illustrations. The page is rectangular, with a beige background. The left side contains black text in a foreign language, with some red text and a circular design in the center. Two diamond-shaped designs are on either side of the text. The right side has two illustrations separated by a red border. The top illustration is gold on a blue background with a red border and depicts an archway. The bottom illustration is gold on a blue background with a red border and depicts two people. The illustrations appear to be hand-drawn or painted. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or historical manuscript. The book 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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