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Leaf from a Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals)

Bhadrabahu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a yellowed, aged rectangular piece of paper with curved edges. The paper contains black text written in a non-Latin script, likely an ancient Indian language, with multiple columns of writing separated by thin red vertical lines. Three red circular marks are present on the page: one on the left side, one in the center, and one on the right side. The text fills the majority of the page, leaving a small border around the edges. The background behind the paper is a plain beige color. 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 × 245 px
Public Domain
Yes
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