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.

Jina Rishabhanatha, the First Tirthankara Enthroned in Sarvarthasiddha Heaven Illustrated Folio from a Dispersed Kalpasutra

India

15th century

  • Titles Jina Rishabhanatha, the First Tirthankara Enthroned in Sarvarthasiddha 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, 1988.18.1
  • Object Name painting
  • Classification Paintings

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