This group (1988.18.1-.4) includes four leaves from same text, probably the Kalpasutra. Each leaf has text on left, depictions of Jain figures on right.

Indra/Sakra Discusses the Birth of Mahavira with Three Deities in Heaven Illustrated Folio from a Dispersed Kalpasutra

India

15th century

  • Titles Indra/Sakra Discusses the Birth of Mahavira with Three Deities in Heaven Illustrated Folio from a Dispersed Kalpasutra (Title)
  • Medium ink, color, gold on paper
  • Credit Line Museum purchase with funds provided by the Advisory Committee, 1988.18.3
  • Object Name painting
  • Classification Paintings

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Shou Lao with his attendant and walks along a path under a tree with red blossoms at left. Two boats paddle on the waters. A four-storied pagoda is in the upper right corner and other buildings populate the coastline. Blue-green rocks and mountains comprise the landscape. The basket-weave sides display an endless wan (swastika) key multiplying auspicious sentiments 1,000 times. "Boxes with basketry panels were used for presentation of gifts and documents and for storge of various items during the late Ming. ... In the 17th century the round-shouldered box was gradually replaced by straight-sided ones." from "Chienese Decorative Arts: The Metropolitain Museum of Art"
Pillow, China, glazed stoneware, Jian ware
Puppy dropper. chipped nose. lightweight thin pure white porcelain, possibly molded.
Small teacup and saucer with floral designs inside and out.