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Leaf from a Kalpa Sutra (Jain Book of Rituals)

Bhadrabahu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A long, rectangular, aged-looking piece of paper with writing on it. The paper is light brown and has a rough texture. The writing on the paper is in black ink. The text appears to be written in a language that is not Latin-based. The text is arranged in lines that run horizontally across the paper. There are two thin red vertical lines on either side of the paper. A large red circle is in the center of the paper. A ruler or measuring device is placed below the paper. The background of the image is a plain beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper
Culture:
India (Gujarat)
Dimensions:
600 × 320 px
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