Eleven Folios and Two Covers from Various Jain Manuscripts

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Eleven Folios and Two Covers from Various Jain Manuscripts

India, Gujarat or Rajasthan, 15th-18th century, covers late 19th century
Manuscripts
Folios: Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper; Covers: Gold, silver, silk thread, and sequins embroidered on silk
Sheet: approximately 4 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (11.43 x 26.67 cm) each; Image: 4 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (11.43 x 6.67 cm) each; Cover: 5 3/8 x 10 7/8 in. (13.65 x 27.62 cm) each
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase (M.72.53.15.1-.11)
South and Southeast Asian Art
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Pal, Pratapaditya. Indian Painting, vol.1. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1993.